Damages & Valuations Research Intern

Secretariatadvisorsllc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is a growing US-based consulting firm that helps clients solve complex legal, risk, and regulatory challenges. As part of our Damages & Valuations team, you will collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and investment analysts to translate financial data into clear insights.

You’ll contribute to case work from day one, building skills in litigation support, valuation, and economic analysis while working with a global client base.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics from an accredited college or university.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new concepts and ask thoughtful questions.
• Interest or experience in economic consulting, litigation support, valuation, damages analysis, finance, accounting, data analysis, or other research-intensive work.
• Experience with research projects, undergraduate theses, consulting internships, data analytics internships, finance-related work, or similar experiences that demonstrate ownership of complex work.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with tools such as Stata, R, Python, or SQL is helpful, along with an eagerness to continue building technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Dig into case documents, research materials, and discovery records to understand the facts behind complex disputes
• Analyze financial statements, business records, market data, and other evidence to help quantify damages and support valuation work
• Build models, organize data, and develop analyses that help explain financial issues clearly and accurately
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and client-ready materials that turn detailed analysis into compelling insights
• Work closely with senior consultants and experts, gaining hands-on experience in litigation support, valuation, damages analysis, and economic consulting

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance/Engineering/Data Analytics/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Excel

Stata

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Secretariat is a growing US-based consulting firm that helps clients solve complex legal, risk, and regulatory challenges. As part of our Damages & Valuations team, you will collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, and investment analysts to translate financial data into clear insights.

You’ll contribute to case work from day one, building skills in litigation support, valuation, and economic analysis while working with a global client base.