Counselor Intern Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
An intern in the Forensic Technology practice utilizes their educational background and organizational skills as they serve the firm's dynamic client base. The intern's responsibilities include problem solving, consulting, and fact-finding on active cases as well as internal practice initiatives (e.g., business development and service offering innovation). In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the business by working on various stages of a forensic consulting engagement across issues like bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering, disputes, litigation, corporate compliance, and data breach response. On these engagements, the intern will work side-by-side with more experienced team members who can provide direction, coaching, and learning opportunities.
Job Duties:
• Provides data analytics services to a variety of clients, including outside counsel, regulators, and companies involved in litigation, investigation, dispute, regulatory, and compliance matters
• Contributes to forensic engagements related to fraud, anti-money laundering, insurance risks, foreign corrupt practices act (FCPA), disputes, and other matters
• Supports ETL processes by forensically extracting, cleaning, and transforming data for in-depth data analytics with big datasets
• Assists in preparation of high-quality, accurate client deliverables and insights
• Acts with professionalism and integrity when working with confidential and sensitive information
• Maintains a proactive and logical approach to information gathering, combining complex ideas and clear and effective information presentation
• Develops strong knowledge of technical programs, including SQL, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and AI-enabled tools
• Reviews own work product carefully to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality, and supports overall team quality standards
• Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, required
• Currently pursuing a degree with focus in Accounting, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Information Systems, preferred
Experience:
• Leadership experience, preferred
License/Certification:
• N/A
Software:
• Understanding of relational databases, preferably SQL Server, preferred
• Experience with Python, R, and/or other programming languages or tools, preferred
• Experience with querying structured and unstructured data, cleaning and profiling datasets, building repeatable analytics, and visualizing results, preferred Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI), preferred
• Familiarity with agentic AI tools and AI-driven workflow automation, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred
Languages:
• N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Ability to work with a high degree of professionalism and autonomy
• Demonstrated curiosity and coachability, with a willingness to learn and develop skills in technical programs Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including notetaking and documentation of methods, procedures, and processes
• Ability to translate complex data into simple, concise business observations
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines and maintain close attention to detail
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm
• Ability to work collaboratively with others while maintaining accountability for the work product
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Washington Range: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.
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