Legal Services, Litigation Support

Senior Jury Consultant

RemoteOnsiteFull TimeSenior$155,000–$155,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

jury consulting
mock trials
focus group moderation
online jury research
shadow juries
jury selection
community attitude surveys
witness prep
voir dire
demographic profiling

Nice to have

psychology
neuroscience
J.D
law degree
civil legal process
client development

Role summary

Magna Legal Services seeks a Senior Jury Consultant with 5+ years of experience to perform comprehensive jury-related litigation consulting. Responsibilities include mock trials, focus group moderation, online jury research, jury selection, community surveys, witness preparation, voir dire, demographic profiling, and reporting. The role requires strong social science research methodology, excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, leadership capacity for managing focus groups and client interactions, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SPSS. A graduate degree in psychology or a related field, or a J.D., is preferred, as are client development skills and an understanding of the civil legal process. The position offers a total compensation package starting at $155,000, with potential for higher earnings based on experience and engagement.

Magna Legal Services is a trusted nationwide partner to law firms, corporations, insurance carriers, and government agencies, delivering comprehensive legal support at every stage of a case. From court reporting and record retrieval to jury consulting, investigations, litigation graphics, and language services, we help our clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence. Our reputation is built on the expertise, dedication, and professionalism of our team, and we’re proud to foster a culture where talented people can do meaningful work and grow their careers.

Job Title: Senior Jury Consultant

Description:

Perform all tasks associated with jury related litigation consulting. Such as: mock trials/focus group moderation, online jury research, shadow juries, jury selection, community attitude surveys, witness prep, voir dire, demographic profiling, reporting and other related litigation consulting services. Senior Jury Consultants should have 5+ experience in the field, with capacity to lead focus group research, manage client communication and organize and lead a focus group team.

Client Facing Skills and Leadership

Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills. Work collaboratively with research team and clients. Work hand in hand with sales team to close deals for jury consulting related projects. Take ownership of projects from intake to delivery.

Jury Consultant Skills

Jury consultants have an understanding of reliable research methods and possess a keen insight into human behavior, motivation, and decision-making heuristics. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, as well as exceptional writing, speaking and presentation skills, are essential. Performing research and confident consulting, such as making strategic recommendations to clients, are integral skills for the role. Candidates should have exceptional abilities in qualitative and quantitative analysis and bring the full scope of their professional experience as primary tools of the trade. Knowledge of social science research methodology is key.

Pretrial Duties

Management of jury research including intake calls, client communication and focus group coordination, and leading focus group team on site. Mock trials/focus group moderation, online jury research, community attitude surveys, witness prep, voir dire, demographic profiling, reporting, etc.

Trial Duties

Shadow juries, jury selection, juror social media/public records research, trial monitoring, strategic consulting, visual communication consulting, etc.

Educational and experience

Graduate degree (Ph.D. and/or Master’s) in psychology or related field (i.e., neuroscience, communication, etc.) and/or J.D. is preferred. Applicants interested in a senior-level consultant position should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field. Although a law degree isn't required, a jury consultant should at least possess a firm understanding of the civil legal process, procedures, and terminology. Client development skills are also helpful.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Analytical software (such as SPSS), general understanding of presentation technology.Compensation: Total compensation packages start at $155,000 and increase based on each applicant’s level of experience, skillset, desire/aptitude to take on more senior-level consulting engagements, etc. Magna will offer each applicant a total compensation package based on those factors, among others. (Compensation packages include a base salary plus monthly incentive-based pay based on actual work performed.) Magna Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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