Senior Trial Consultant

Job Summary

Reporting to the Trial Consulting Manager, the Senior Trial Consultant is a billable professional who partners with clients and internal teams to conceptualize, develop, and deliver compelling visual presentations that communicate complex case themes and evidence with clarity and impact.

Requirements

• Case and Project Leadership
• Lead small- to medium-sized litigation matters and designated workstreams on large-scale cases from planning through completion, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Develop effective systems for tracking case progress, deadlines, budgets, and workflow across teams
• Anticipate competing priorities, identify risks or quality concerns, and proactively implement solutions
• Maintain a strong understanding of case strategy, relevant law, venue, key players, and evolving client needs
• Client Management
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, providing recommendations and solutions throughout the engagement
• Lead and participate in client meetings, including war-room sessions, to establish strategy, monitor progress and quality, and resolve issues
• Maintain proactive, responsive communication with clients, case teams, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to support future needs
• Budget & Resource Management
• Develop and manage project budgets, staffing plans, timelines, and resource allocations based on client and case requirements
• Monitor project performance against budget and proactively address scope changes, resource constraints, and other financial considerations
• Provide recommendations to optimize time, resources, and budget while maintaining cost transparency
• Oversee billing, travel, and other project-related financial requirements as needed
• Trial Consulting & Visual Strategy
• Apply advanced knowledge of trial strategy, litigation procedures, and trial consulting to provide strategic guidance and recommendations
• Collaborate with clients and case teams to distill complex issues, evidence, and case themes into compelling visual strategies
• Direct the development of visual presentations in collaboration with designers, animators, medical illustrators, contractors, and other specialists
• Ensure work product meets IMS quality, style, and production standards
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and internal and external resources to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
• Collaborate across Trial Consulting, Jury Consulting, Trial Presentation, Expert Witness, and Litigation Consulting teams on complex, multi-service matters
• Provide clear direction, foster collaboration, and ensure team members and vendors are aligned with project objectives and quality standards
• Oversee project activities throughout the engagement lifecycle, from planning and administration through on-site support and closeout
• Business Development & Professional Growth
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that support repeat business, referrals, and long-term partnerships
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and introduce complementary IMS services
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including pitches, proposals, client outreach, and presentations
• Participate in process improvement, innovation, mentorship, and professional development initiatives
• Maintain compliance with IMS policies and procedures and uphold professional and quality standards

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience managing multiple complex, deadline-driven projects
• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Presentation/Graphics Consultant, Trial Consultant, Litigation Consultant, or in a related field
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Strong ability to understand, synthesize, and simplify complex concepts and information
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and time-management skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Prominent ability to manage multiple complex, deadline-driven projects while balancing competing priorities
• Strong client-service orientation with the ability to establish credibility and build trusted relationships with senior-level clients
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and accountability
• Ability to provide clear direction, collaborate effectively, and contribute positively to a team environment
• Strong creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify issues proactively and develop effective solutions
• Ability to adapt quickly to new assignments, changing priorities, trial schedules, and client requirements
• Ability and willingness to integrate into client project teams for varying and extended periods
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and the development of more efficient and effective business processes
• Advanced understanding of trial strategy, litigation procedures, and the trial consulting process
• Specialized knowledge and experience in one or more areas of litigation

Education & Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, skills, and relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated success managing projects with competing deadlines, evolving priorities, and high client expectations
• Advanced project and time-management capabilities, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on PowerPoint
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize a broad range of department-specific tools, technologies, resources, and software

LOCATION

This position is 100% remote and supports east to west coast time zones
25% travel for client meetings and/or on-site trial support

Our Employer Value Proposition

• Includes Competitive compensation package with 401K match
• Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays
• Robust health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all with generous company contributions
• Career development programs supported through an integrated Learning Platform
• Talent Identification Program to recognize and reward our high-performing, high-potential team members through career growth opportunities and unique development experiences

Values-driven culture based on respect, care, growth, and excellence

IMS Legal Strategies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.