Trial Technology Specialist

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We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Trial Technology Specialist serves as a consultant to legal teams and clients, delivering trial presentation technology, graphics, and case data management support throughout the litigation lifecycle. The Trial Technology Specialist is responsible for developing project budgets, coordinating vendor selection, recommending technology solutions, and providing ongoing project support. The Trial Technology Specialist collaborates closely with Litigation Technology, and appropriately delegates project tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present evidence at trials, arbitrations, mediations, hearings, and client meetings.
• Partner with trial teams to develop strategic plans and logistics for trials and hearings, utilizing trial presentation hardware and software such as Trial Director, OnCue, TrialPad, and other internal and external solutions.
• Setup, wire, and configure presentation equipment such as monitors, projectors, video switchers, audio mixers, speakers, and other similar equipment in courtrooms and other venues as needed.
• Manage exhibit presentation, courtroom setup, 'hot seat' operation during trial, and war room setup.
• Collaborate with attorneys and experts to develop visuals, graphics, and demonstratives that support case themes, theories, and strategy.
• Assist in preparing photo boards, callouts, timelines, diagrams, maps, charts, and other demonstrative exhibits for litigation.
• Organize and manage large document sets for visual presentations including exhibit labeling and import into presentation software databases.
• Prepare and edit video transcriptions, synchronize transcripts with digitized video, and create clips and still images from video footage.
• Create and maintain a database of source media, annotating and linking exhibits to legal presentations.
• Assist in vetting and implementing new trial support services and collaborative litigation technologies.
• Provide consulting services to litigation teams on the design and use of demonstratives, graphics, and multimedia presentations throughout pre-trial and trial phases.
• Contribute to internal process development, including workflow design and documentation.
• Deliver software and hardware support to trial teams, troubleshooting technical issues as they arise.
• Work with the firm’s E-Discovery Team to provide technology advice, support, and training.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, promptly addressing or escalating issues as needed.
• Stay current on trends in litigation technology, legal requirements, case law, and business technology systems.
• Track and enter time into Firm billing systems daily.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of attorney, client, and firm information.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with standard litigation support applications (e.g., Relativity).
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, remain composed under pressure, and adapt to shifting demands in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and time management skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities while meeting budget and deadline demands.
• Skilled at building productive internal and external relationships; effective both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• High integrity and professionalism; established credibility and trusted partnership with team and stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to client service, ethical conduct, and firm values.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage and work independently in a remote, hybrid, and in-office settings.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold a strong commitment to client service and operational excellence.
• Ability to travel within the United States, at times for multiple weeks
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and more than eight (8) hours a day for extended periods when needed.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, or any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred Education:

• N/A

Certification(s):

• N/A

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years of trial and graphics experience supporting and consulting with trial teams.
• Experience supporting mobile devices, tablets, and iPads at trial.
• Experience with video deposition editing and synchronizing deposition video with transcripts.
• Proficiency in graphic design, infographics using applications such as MS PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Smart Draw.
• Advance experience using standard courtroom presentation software such as Trial Director, Sanction, OnCue, Trial Pad or similar presentation software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with video deposition editing and synchronizing deposition video with transcripts.
• “Hot Seat” operator in more than ten (10) trials.

• Active participation in local and online litigation technology groups is highly preferred.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00

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