Trial Support Specialist - Travel Required

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be based in our clients East Coast or Chicago office, with regular travel (approx. 40% annually) to trials, depositions, and arbitrations.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 5 years of experience in trial preparation and strong expertise with trial presentation software (OnCue, TrialDirector, TrialPad, or equivalent).

About Our Client
Our client is a leading law firm with a strong national reputation for handling complex litigation. With continued growth, the firm is expanding its dedicated trial support team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and the eDiscovery team on high-stakes cases across the country.

Job Description

• Provide full trial support including attending trials, depositions, hearings, and arbitrations
• Set up and manage all trial technology, courtroom equipment, and war room logistics
• Present digital evidence in court acting as the hot seat operator during trial
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and paralegals to ensure seamless trial preparation and execution
• Manage trial presentation software such as OnCue, TrialDirector, TrialPad, or equivalent platforms
• Support eDiscovery and document management needs as part of the trial team
• Meet billable target of approximately 100 hours per month (with a gradual onboarding ramp-up)
• Work extended hours during active trial periods (1214 hour days) with lighter hours outside of trial (approx. 5 hours overtime per week)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years trial preparation or litigation support experience
• Bachelors degree required
• Advanced proficiency with trial presentation software (OnCue, TrialDirector, TrialPad, Sanction, or Opus 2)
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and related tools (PowerPoint, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding trial schedules
• Flexibility to travel up to 40% of the year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on high-profile trials across the U.S. with a national litigation team
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and eDiscovery professionals
• Competitive compensation package and overtime pay eligibility
• Career growth potential with a firm that is expanding its litigation support group
• Exposure to cutting-edge trial technology and high-stakes courtroom strategy

JPC-402

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: Must have 5+ years of trial prep or litigation support exp. OnCue & TrialDirector is a huge plus, must be okay with 40% travel and long hours during trials.No Relo

Feedback: only considering individuals who are solely focused on trial preparation.

• Submission: Name / EM: Gabrielle Turino / [email protected] – **Must submit candidates directly on website in order for them to be considered. Submit to Gabrielle first THEN submit via their website [HERE]- -- submit both at the same time**

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Name - Trial Support Specialist - Saul Ewing - JPC-402 - Source

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• Client job title: Trial Support Specialist

• Location: NY, NY or Philadelphia, PA

• On site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid (also, 40% travel)

• Experience: 5

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Support Specialist, Trial Technology Specialist, Trial Presentation Specialist

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO