Jury Consultant / Courtroom Technology and Persuasion Specialist

Description This position is primarily remote. Candidates who live within 50 miles of Boston, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Seattle, WA; Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; or Plano, TX will follow a hybrid schedule, coming into the office two days per week. Staff Legal has recently added a new strategic unit, Litigation Tactics, Analysis, and Methods (LTAM). This position addresses litigation and will assist in ensuring better litigation outcomes, keeping abreast of litigation tactics and techniques, assisting in trial preparation including jury selection, case theme; jury consulting. The position will also work with both Staff Legal and the Strategic Counsel and Litigation Management Group. The position will allow for more effective and persuasive litigation, though jury consulting, courtroom presentation and tactics. The position will also serve as a subject matter expert in preparing trainings for Staff Legal. Responsibilities:

• Manages projects that are non-cyclical and varied, all involving litigation and particularly, jury consulting:
• Perform juror analytics and data-driven jury selection support and design and conduct research to evaluate juror behavior, attitudes, and biases.
• Inform jury selection strategy
• Develop juror profiles and analytics to support jury selection and trial strategies.
• Design and run mock trials, focus groups and community attitude surveys to test themes
• Impact results with increased persuasion effectiveness, reduce trial-day risk.
• Collaborate with trial teams on narratives and strategy and craft dynamic presentations that highlight key arguments and evidence
• Support high-stakes trials across practices; providing both tactical and technical suggestions and advice
• Develop effective trainings for Staff Legal litigators
• May assist in creating persuasive trial exhibits, graphics, 3D/medical animations and demonstrative evidence

Qualifications

• Background in psychology/behavioral science or law preferred.
• Experience in jury consulting supporting trial teams and trial presentation
• Experience running mock trials and focus groups; comfort synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research into clear guidance for counsel.
• Working knowledge of juror behavior, attitudes, and biases; ability to design research that informs selection strategies and case narratives.
• Collaborative, calm under pressure, and meticulous about logistics and reliability on trial day.
• Displays strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.
• Advanced presentation, influencing, project management, and relationship management skills.
• Competencies typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred; minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Travel may be required for certain cases.

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role. At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Fair Chance Notices

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• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
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