Research & Trial Technology Consultant - Magna Legal Services

About Us:

Magna Legal Services provides end-to-end legal support services to law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies throughout the nation. As an end-to-end service provider, we can provide strategic advantages to our clients by offering legal support services at every stage of their legal proceedings.

Job Description:

Job Title: Research & Trial Technology Consultant

Position Summary:

Magna Legal Services is seeking aResearch & Trial Technology Consultant to support the preparation and presentation of evidence during jury research, mock trials, and focus groups. This role combines technical expertise, presentation skills, and collaboration with research teams to ensure seamless execution of both in-person and virtual research sessions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment that requires travel, real-time problem-solving, and a deep understanding of trial presentation technology.

This role is remote with on-site travel required. Preferred candidates will be based in locations that include California, Texas, and Illinois, or nearby states within these regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Focus Group Presentation & Data Collection

• Configure and operate presentation and data collection technology during jury research projects.
• Manage focus group AV logistics, including participant setup and on-site coordination.
• Collect, organize, and deliver data and video recordings to research teams for processing.
• Maintain and evaluate current data collection software (e.g., Turning Point), and explore new technologies for potential implementation.

Internal Collaboration

• Partner with internal departments, jury consultants, graphic designers, and litigation specialists—to ensure seamless project execution.
• Share insights and technical best practices to improve processes and outcomes.

Focus Group & Research Technology

• Assess focus group spaces and recommend optimal presentation setups (e.g., projectors, monitors, audio systems, HDMI distribution/switching hardware).
• Operate presentation systems during live sessions and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.

OnCue Database Management

• Build and manage OnCue databases for research projects.
• Receive, convert, and organize electronic exhibits and video files.
• Synchronize, edit, and create deposition video clips using TimeCoder Pro and OnCue.

Video Editing & Graphic Design

• Capture, edit, and prepare videos for presentation using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Camtasia, or TMPGEnc.
• Design and edit simple graphics and exhibits using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

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