Senior Jury Consultant

Primary Responsibilities

Research and Engagement Leadership

• Lead jury research engagements from intake and project planning through analysis, client recommendations, and final delivery.

• Conduct intake discussions, clarify client objectives, and coordinate research plans, timelines, and project needs.

• Design and lead mock trials, focus groups, and other qualitative research, including online research sessions.

• Organize and lead on-site focus group teams, coordinating team members and project activities.

• Support community attitude surveys, online jury research, and demographic profiling.

• Analyze qualitative and quantitative findings and develop clear, actionable recommendations for clients.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and other deliverables that explain research findings and their strategic implications.

Pretrial Consulting

• Advise clients on case themes, arguments, evidence, and presentation strategy based on research findings.

• Prepare witnesses to communicate clearly, credibly, and effectively.

• Develop or advise on voir dire and jury selection strategy.

• Conduct or oversee community and jury research, including surveys and demographic analysis.

Trial Consulting

• Advise clients during jury selection and provide strategic recommendations as a case develops.

• Lead or support shadow jury research and trial monitoring.

• Conduct or oversee juror research using publicly available social media and public records, consistent with applicable requirements and client direction.

• Advise on courtroom presentation, including the use of visuals and other communication tools.

Client and Project Leadership

• Manage ongoing client communication and serve as a senior point of contact throughout an engagement.

• Present research findings and strategic recommendations with clarity and confidence.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the research team to deliver high-quality work.

• Partner with the sales team on client discussions and proposals for jury consulting projects.

• Take ownership of project quality, coordination, and delivery.

Desired Background

• At least five years of experience in jury consulting.

• Graduate degree in psychology or a related field—such as neuroscience, communication, or another social science—or a J.D. is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading focus groups or other jury research and coordinating the team conducting the work.

• Strong knowledge of social science research methods and the ability to assess the strengths and limitations of research findings.

• Exceptional qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to connect evidence to human behavior, motivation, and decision-making.

• Excellent writing, speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, make strategic recommendations, and explain complex findings in a clear, practical way.

• A solid understanding of the civil litigation process, procedures, and terminology. A law degree is not required.

• Client development experience or an interest in supporting business development is helpful.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with analytical software such as SPSS is helpful.

• Familiarity with presentation technology and courtroom presentation tools is helpful.