Intern, Technology Disputes

Secretariat

Posted 2 days ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will review and analyze evidence such as contracts and software documentation to assist in complex technology disputes. They will also help prepare expert reports, memos, and support testifying experts for legal proceedings.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with an expected graduation in 2027 and possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. You have the ability to quickly digest information, develop creative solutions to complex problems, and manage multiple projects under pressure.

Must Have Skills for ATS

SQL

C++

C#

Java

Python

HTML

Job Description

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE FIRM

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 TCHNOLOGY DISPUTES TEAM

Our expanding domestic and international Technology Disputes practice works on large and complex commercial disputes involving allegations of intellectual property and trade secret theft, failure to create or implement software successfully, AI washing allegations, and IT service outsourcing disputes. These cases provide wide exposure to the technology industry and require the ability to review and comprehend large amounts of information to determine how the evidence may contribute to a theft or failure.

We are currently seeking an Intern to join our growing Technology Disputes team.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Exceptional analytical skills, solid critical thinking, detailed project management principles knowledge, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Interns at Secretariat. Successful candidates will not only utilize their critical thinking and writing skills but be exposed to the working of complex technology concepts in legal proceedings.

  • Review and analyze evidence such as emails, contracts, software design documentation, etc
  • Assist with various code review
  • Assist with the preparation of memos and expert reports detailing opinions and findings
  • Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
  • Assist with preparing testifying experts for hearings, trials, and mediations
  • Participate in multiple engagements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Requisite professional designations and work experience:
    • Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Pre-Law, Accounting, Computer Science, Journalism or similar, from an accredited university or college with an expected graduation of 2027
    • Ability to quickly read and digest large amounts of information
  • 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
  • Proficiency in one or more coding languages such as SQL, C++, C#, Java, Python, HTML, etc. is a plus
  • Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
  • The ability to travel as needed
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future

At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Pay Transparency$20—$30 USD

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.

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Secretariat

Secretariat experts are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. Renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential governmental entities turn to our disputes, investigations, economic, engineering, data, and forensic advisory services when the stakes are high — supporting them with meticulous preparation, insightful analysis, and clearly persuasive communications. With more than 600 professionals located in the world's key commercial and arbitration centers, our bright minds and passionate problem-solvers put their financial, analytical, and strategic insights to work in the fast-paced sectors that drive the global economy. High-performance experts. When it's all on the line. For more information on Secretariat, please visit our website at www.secretariat-intl.com or email info@secretariat-intl.com.

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