Intern, Damages & Valuations (Summer 2027)

Secretariat•Chicago, IL

2d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Secretariat is a consulting firm that helps companies, law firms, and organizations solve complex business problems—often when there is a dispute, investigation, major project challenge, or high-stakes decision involved. At Secretariat, you’ll work on some of the most important legal, risk, and regulatory challenges facing businesses around the world. From your first day, you’ll be part of a fast-growing team of smart, curious, and driven people who enjoy solving complex problems. You’ll learn by working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to projects for leading law firms, global companies, and major institutions. Our teams collaborate across offices and disciplines, bringing energy, fresh thinking, and commitment to every client challenge. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, professional development, recognition, and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Start your career where your work matters. Make your impact at Secretariat. Our Damages & Valuations team sits at the intersection of finance, data, strategy, and the law. We help clients answer high-stakes questions when businesses, investors, and legal teams need to understand what something is worth, how much money may have been lost, and what the financial evidence really shows. Our work supports complex disputes, arbitration matters, and business challenges around the world—giving team members exposure to real-world problems where their analysis can directly influence important decisions. As part of this team, you will collaborate with accountants, economists, PhDs, business valuation experts, investment analysts, and industry specialists to investigate complex issues, analyze data, and translate financial information into clear, persuasive insights. It is challenging, fast-moving work that helps early-career professionals build consulting skills quickly, learn from recognized experts, and see how their work connects to major business and legal outcomes. The team’s work is highly regarded: Secretariat was ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review’s Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2024 and 2025, and more than 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal.

Requirements

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or another analytically rigorous discipline 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
Comfort working with data, conducting research, organizing information clearly, and using emerging tools, including AI, to improve efficiency, quality, and analytical rigor
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to balance multiple assignments and communicate proactively
Ability to stay focused, adaptable, and solutions-oriented when priorities shift or deadlines are tight
Clear listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a thoughtful and professional way; fluency in English for business communication is required
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Interest in professional development or credentials such as CPA, CFA, CVA, or ASA is a plus, but not required to apply

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