Intern, Damages & Valuation

Job Description:

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.

ABOUT Our Damages & Valuations team

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 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Associates at Secretariat. Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. Our Los Angeles-based group works on large and complex commercial damages matters involving misappropriations of assets, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, and a myriad of other domestic and international disputes. These cases will give the successful candidate exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.

• Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages, forensic accounting, and construction quantum reports)
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requisite professional designations and work experience:
  • Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college
  • Expected graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026
  • Prior internship experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting preferred
  • Prior experience at one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms would be an asset
  • Pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials is a plus
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
• Must be eligible to work in the US without the need for sponsorship at any time in the future

This role pays between $25-40 per hour.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.