REQ: 1476

Job Opening:   

Courtroom Presentation Specialist- Washington, DC

Job Description:

Works with the trial team, including expert witnesses, to develop plans for presenting a case in the courtroom using a courtroom presentation system.  Works with the trial team both before trial and during trial to develop scripts for presenting exhibits in a particular order to support testimony.  Scans exhibits into courtroom presentation system, prepares exhibit images for particular uses (e.g. zooming in on or highlighting a particular paragraph, or setting up two exhibits side by side on the screen).   Develops simple graphic images/exhibits using standard off the shelf software packages.  Advises attorneys on the effectiveness of certain exhibits or sequences of exhibits. Responsible for the smooth operation of the presentation system in the courtroom.  Advises attorneys on equipment, distribution system, and software requirements for limited or routine courtroom configurations; obtains, installs, tests, sets up appropriate equipment and software. Digitizes audio and video clips; synchronizes clips with written transcripts.  Note that, for most trials, even including most large trials, we expect that the Courtroom Presentation Specialist will be the only contractor staff member needed to work with the attorneys in preparing for trial and in presenting materials in the courtroom.   That is, the services of the Graphics Specialist and of the Courtroom AV/Hardware Specialist will be required only very rarely.  The Courtroom Presentation Specialist needs to be a "jack-of-all-trades" capable of performing all trial and courtroom support functions, including equipment set up and troubleshooting, scripting, advising on graphics presentations, and in-courtroom operation of equipment.  

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a trial team through the entire pretrial and trial cycle, identifying and scanning exhibits, scripting with the attorneys, setting up the courtroom, operating and troubleshooting the system in the courtroom.  Must be thoroughly familiar with standard courtroom presentation packages such as Trial Director and Sanction.  Must have excellent oral communication skills.  Must be able to work effectively as a team member in an extremely pressured environment.  Must be able to travel for long periods of time.  Must be able to work long hours for an extended period of time.  Trial experience very strongly preferred. Familiarity with DOJ office automation environment helpful; other automated litigation support experience helpful. 

Schedule and Status:  Full time

Employee Type:  Regular

Able to Obtain Clearance: Must pass a credit and background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Possess Clearance:  N/A

For consideration:

Please send your resumes to recruiter@labat.com or fax to 703.506.4646 attention Recruiter. Please note REQ# 1476 in the subject line.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.