Trial Consultant

Overview JOB TITLE: Trial Consultant AGENCY SUPPORTED: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – MEGA 6 Automated Litigation Support POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Contingent Upon Award LOCATION: Remote CLEARANCE: Public Trust – Candidates do not need to be cleared at the time of application but must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting. BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 3 weeks’ Paid Time Off ITC Federal, LLC (ITC) connects technology advancements in automation and AI, customer experience, and financial services to solve government mission challenges, enabling smoother operational efficiency and bolstering national security. We leverage the latest technology innovations and proven approaches to better serve the mission and support the DHS, DOJ, and DoW workforce, customers, and programs, regardless of scale or complexity. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers an outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment. We are seeking an experienced Trial Consultant to support ITC Federal’s work for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the anticipated MEGA 6 automated litigation support (ALS) program. This is a fully remote position supporting DOJ’s complex litigation mission. Important: This opening is being established in connection with the MEGA 6 contract vehicle award itself. ITC Federal must still be awarded individual task orders under the vehicle before employees can be onboarded. Accordingly, this position is full-time and contingent upon both contract award and the award of the applicable task order. POSITION OVERVIEW: This is a very senior consultant position, responsible for the overall preparation and presentation of evidence for trial, arbitrations, mediations, hearings, jury research and client meetings. PROGRAM CONTEXT: This position supports the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the anticipated MEGA 6 procurement. MEGA 6 is expected to continue DOJ’s multiple-award contract vehicle for automated litigation support (ALS) services, following the structure of the MEGA 5 contract. These contracts are designed to provide DOJ offices, boards, divisions, and other federal agencies with information technology, professional services, and litigation support tools to manage complex legal proceedings efficiently. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with trial teams throughout the pre-trial and trial. Provides expert consulting services to litigation teams regarding the effective application of trial communication methods and multimedia presentations. Works with the trial team, including expert witnesses, to develop and execute plans for presenting a case in the courtroom using a courtroom presentation system. This individual will be responsible for the overall trial presentation including: exhibit presentation, overseeing the courtroom setup, and conducting ‘hot seat’ activities during trial. The individual in this position will be responsible for recommending dynamic graphic and multimedia presentations for use at trial. Must have experience supporting mobile devices, tablets and iPads at trial. Coordinates with the trial team both before trial and during trial to develop scripts for presenting exhibits in a particular order to support testimony. Assists in the identification, development, and presentation of trial themes. Recommends and oversees the preparation of graphic images and exhibits using standard off the shelf software packages. Oversees graphics production capabilities such as in using PowerPoint, Adobe Product Suite (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop), other 2D, video editing, and 3D animation. May coordinate the development of demonstrative graphics that enhance persuasion opportunities. May design and implement custom database, imaging and trial presentation systems to support complex cases. Designs courtroom display schematics and oversees the installation of the Courtroom and War Room presentation equipment. Qualifications REQUIRED: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance prior to start (candidates are not required to be cleared at the time of application). Authorized to work in the United States. Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment. Minimum experience of 10 trials supporting and consulting with trial teams on the use of technology in the courtroom. Must be thoroughly familiar with standard courtroom presentation packages such as Trial Director and Sanction. High proficiency in graphic design, infographics and MS PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, MS PowerPoint with experience in WordPress, Webflow, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver. Experience in designing and creating mockups for web-based platforms. Familiarity with standard litigation support applications (e.g., Relativity, iConect, CaseMap, etc). Must be able to work effectively as a team member in an extremely pressured environment. Work on-site with attorneys and experts to discuss and develop strategic visuals to associate with case presentation. Must be able to travel for long periods of time. Must have excellent oral communication skills. Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college in Multimedia, Digital Design, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related concentration or discipline. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A law degree or litigation paralegal training desirable. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is a fully remote position; work is performed from a home office. Must be located in or near the Washington, DC area and available for short-notice on-site meetings. Work is primarily sedentary, performed while using a computer for extended periods of time. ITC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.