Trial Technology Consultant

The Vertex Companies LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & dental

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Vertex Companies is building a pipeline of Trial Technology professionals to support future growth within our Visual Communications practice. Trial Technology professionals will ensure that the technology, digital evidence, and presentation systems supporting litigation proceedings are organized, reliable, and ready when needed.

Working alongside attorneys, expert witnesses, and project teams, you'll prepare and organize exhibits, operate trial presentation software, troubleshoot technical

Qualifications

• Deep expertise with OnCue, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and deposition video software.
• Prior experience supporting trials, arbitrations, hearings, or complex commercial litigation matters required.
• Experience with Multi‑District Litigation (MDL) preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and in high‑stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary trial technology consultant and hot seat operator, presenting exhibits, demonstratives, video testimony, and electronic evidence during trials, arbitrations, hearings, and depositions.
• Prepare, organize, and quality-check trial presentation databases, exhibits, witness materials, and multimedia evidence for use in proceedings, including exhibit stamping.
• Partner with attorneys, experts, and visual communications teams to ensure presentations and demonstratives effectively support case strategy.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot courtroom, war room, and remote‑hearing technology, including presentation software, audio/visual equipment, and virtual platforms.
• Provide real‑time courtroom support, including exhibit retrieval, document comparisons, impeachment materials, and last‑minute presentation requests.
• Travel throughout the United States, including extended assignments during active trial engagements, as business needs require.

Skills

OnCue

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Deposition video software

Job description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

The Vertex Companies is building a pipeline of Trial Technology professionals to support future growth within our Visual Communications practice. Trial Technology professionals will ensure that the technology, digital evidence, and presentation systems supporting litigation proceedings are organized, reliable, and ready when needed. Working alongside attorneys, expert witnesses, and project teams, you'll prepare and organize exhibits, operate trial presentation software, troubleshoot technical challenges, and help ensure presentations are delivered accurately and efficiently in the courtroom, deposition room, arbitration, mediation, or other litigation settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary trial technology consultant and hot seat operator, presenting exhibits, demonstratives, video testimony, and electronic evidence during trials, arbitrations, hearings, and depositions.
• Prepare, organize, and quality-check trial presentation databases, exhibits, witness materials, and multimedia evidence for use in proceedings, including exhibit stamping.
• Partner with attorneys, experts, and visual communications teams to ensure presentations and demonstratives effectively support case strategy.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot courtroom, war room, and remote‑hearing technology, including presentation software, audio/visual equipment, and virtual platforms.
• Provide real‑time courtroom support, including exhibit retrieval, document comparisons, impeachment materials, and last‑minute presentation requests.
• Travel throughout the United States, including extended assignments during active trial engagements, as business needs require.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Deep expertise with OnCue, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and deposition video software.
• Prior experience supporting trials, arbitrations, hearings, or complex commercial litigation matters required.
• Experience with Multi‑District Litigation (MDL) preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and in high‑stakes environments.
• Ability to work effectively in professional legal environments and comply with required standards of conduct and business attire for regular courtroom appearances and client‑facing responsibilities.

Additional Information

• At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package that rewards performance and supports long‑term success.
• Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level.
• Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability coverage — ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one.
• Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.
• Time away matters — we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part‑time employees).
• At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature "Lifetime of Learning" program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education — helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.