Associate, Damages & Valuations

Secretariat•San Francisco, CA

11h•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you. Make your impact at Secretariat. As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2024 and 2025, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal. We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or another analytically rigorous discipline from an accredited college or university
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Genuine interest/experience in economic consulting, litigation support, valuation, damages analysis, or financial analysis
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with tools such as Stata, R, Python, or SQL
Comfort working with large datasets and conducting independent research
Familiarity with AI tools and interest in using emerging technologies to improve efficiency and analytical rigor
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills; fluency in English for business communication is required
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for candidates who have completed substantive research projects, undergraduate theses, consulting internships, data analytics internships, or similar experiences demonstrating independent thinking and ownership of complex work
Strong preference for those pursuing CPA, CFA, CVA or ASA

Responsibilities

Review documents and discovery materials
Conduct damages analyses, valuation assignments, and financial statement analysis
Support deposition and discovery review
Manage data and prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations
Contribute to other litigation support activities as needed