Presentation specialist job description

**Courtroom Presentation Specialist**

(a) Responsibilities/Duties. Works with the trial team, including expert witnesses, to develop plans for trial or hearings using a courtroom presentation system. Prepares exhibit images for particular uses (e.g. zooming in on or highlighting a particular paragraph, or setting up two exhibits side by side on the screen). Develops simple graphic images/exhibits using standard off-the-shelf software packages. Advises attorneys on the effectiveness of certain exhibits or sequences of exhibits. Is responsible for the smooth operation of the presentation system in the courtroom. Digitizes audio and video clips. Synchronizes clips with written transcripts. Note that, for most trials, even including most large trials, we expect that the Courtroom Presentation Specialist will be the only contractor staff member needed to work with the attorneys in preparing for trial and in presenting materials in the courtroom. That is, the services of the Trial Consultant and the Graphics Specialist will be required only very rarely. The Courtroom Presentation Specialist needs to be a "jack-of-all-trades" capable of performing all trial and courtroom support functions, including equipment set up and troubleshooting, scripting, advising on graphics presentations, and courtroom operation of equipment. Produces high quality work using audio/video editing software, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and Trial Director.

**Additional Responsibilities/Duties**

+ Provides technical advice to litigation teams on legal automation requirements and systems capabilities to facilitate litigation decisions, trial preparation and trial presentation. Applies knowledge of Federal Criminal and Civil procedures, court requirements, and district practices to implement new and enhanced computer applications needed for criminal and civil cases. Performs a wide range of information system analysis, development and installation, in support of USAO litigation support activities for assigned cases.

+ Analyzes litigation support requirements to develop or recommend appropriate strategies to meet litigation needs. Recommends alternative methods and promotes the use of automated approaches as well as visual means.

+ Monitors the progress of computer data entry effort. Prepares computerized trial presentation programs. Evaluates the efficiency of litigation support technology to ensure that it is responsive to the attorney and case needs, and that it represents the best methodology available.

+ Recommends a variety of software packages including database, spreadsheet and word processing applications based on which software would be most effective for presentation of complex and voluminous evidence or the production of graphic demonstrative evidence, as well as meeting individual user needs. Monitors output from computer data system for cases to provide the AUSAs, investigators, federal agents, and paralegals with the status of each case and to process analyses on most effective trial presentation method.

+ Studies, designs and develops litigation support systems to facilitate provision of legal functions. Evaluates network requirements and recommends the need for system development, modification or redesign. Analyzes information obtained from attorneys, agents, paralegals for use. Applies and in-depth knowledge of USAO and court programs, and automation requirements and characteristics to develop system design alternatives and resolve problems. Provides recommendations to attorneys and other USAO personnel as to the most technically feasible, efficient and cost effective designs needed to meet user requirements and litigation objectives through automation. Translates requirements into system specifications indicating principle components of system, format required for communications, network protocols and interoperability options for systems implementation.

+ Diagnoses and resolves litigation support computer system problems and customizes databases and programs modified to meet individual user needs. Develops and evaluates procedures and computer specifications designed to ensure indexing consistency, and to maximize the ease with which documents can be retrieved from tailored data files on the computer or other storage medium. Manages and operates a variety of computer hardware such as printers, plotters, audio-visual devices, and other state-of-the-art equipment to conceptualize exhibits and complete special presentation projects.

+ Performs work that involves communicating through visual means. Assure computers and VCR/TV recording equipment is in place in courtrooms and grand jury sessions. Determines the placement and appearance of visual materials that will most effectively convey the information to the court, jury, and/or witnesses. Coordinates with vendors to insure that exhibits are prepared in a timely fashion. Prepares photo boards, maps and charts and other demonstrative exhibits required for litigation.

+ Maintains inventory and tracking for a variety of litigation support equipment, i.e. graphics, computer-based equipment, photographing devices, video and audio equipment, models, and other items commonly used in trial preparation and maintains same in good working order. Trains users on equipment used in the facility. Provides recommendations on the purchase and repair of equipment.

+ Evaluates new developments in legal technology, including software courtroom presentation equipment and trial exhibit preparation. Recommends modifications and upgrades of services and equipment.

(b) Qualifications. Must be familiar with standard courtroom presentation packages such as Trial Director and Sanction. Must have excellent oral communication skills. Must be able to work effectively as a team member in an extremely pressured environment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a trial team through the entire pretrial and trial cycle, identifying and scanning exhibits, scripting with the attorneys, setting up the courtroom, operating and troubleshooting the system in the courtroom. Must be able to travel for long periods of time. Must be able to work long hours for an extended period of time. Trial experience required. Desired skills: familiarity with standard litigation support applications (e.g., Relativity, iConect, CaseMap, etc).

**ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans**

Hourly rate: $45-$55/hr paid on 1099

About PDG

Performance Development Group (PDG) is an award winning, global leader helping Life Sciences companies improve business results through improving sales performance. Recognized as a premier company in our field, we provide collaborative advisory services and innovative sales performance solutions that help our clients to exceed their business goals.

Here at PDG, we complement our learning and creative teams with professional consultants who help us to scale effortlessly, optimize creativity and deliver award winning learning programs. We are actively recruiting Contract Visual Designers to help us design creative and elegant media and graphics for our clients. Our network of consultants loves to work with us and here are some of the reasons why they find a relationship with PDG to be so valuable to them:

• Variety is the spice of life: PDG’s wide variety of learning projects gives you the opportunity to be a part of the design and development of award-winning programs that help to move the needle on employee performance while enhancing your experience and skills
• We enable you to "stay in your lane": We have a super star team of salespeople who work with some of the most exciting companies in the world. We handle all the business development, scoping, and proposal writing so you can focus on doing what you enjoy doing the most.
• The devil is in the details: We contract with the clients and handle all the logistics, absorbing the risk so you don’t have to worry about a thing. We also provide a wide array of tools and templates to make gigs easier for you while you work with us. Our team will make sure that you are set up for success with our thorough onboarding program and consultant toolkit.
• We show you the money!!: PDG pays a generous hourly rate, and your invoices are paid on time regardless of when our clients pay us.
• We are just nice : When we ask our professional consultants what they like best about working with PDG, we always hear that our team is super friendly, and we treat our consultants like part of the family which they don’t find in their other clients.

PDG is looking for Contract Presentation Specialists to join our network of talent to support PDG’s ongoing needs. The work to be performed will be on a project basis and will be paid on a 1099. This job posting is to attract pipeline candidates only and not for a specific need.

Position Summary

PDG’s Contract Presentation Specialist creates, enhances, and finalizes slide presentations in support of solutions created for PDG clients. Most of the work will be performed using high-level templates that will require application of client or PDG branding. The goal of the Presentation Specialist is to create engaging presentations from custom, complex and text heavy content to present business cases for PDG’s solutions.

Responsibilities

The Presentation Specialist:

• Creates compelling and engaging presentations that clearly communicate PDG’s solutions
• Meets and consults with the project team to understand the strategy of a presentation
• Provides daily updates to the Project Manager during the life of the work
• Delivers presentations that are visually appealing, dynamic and have been through a thorough quality check

Education and Professional Experience

The Presentation Specialist possesses:

• A professional portfolio and can share work samples as part of the application process
• A professional degree in a relevant area
• Five years’ experience creating presentations which translate strategic concepts and ideas into compelling visual representations
• Expert level experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience in the Life Sciences Industries strongly preferred
• The ability to manipulate graphics in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint as needed
• The ability to design high-quality slide layouts and native PowerPoint infographics
• The ability to turn complex concepts into simple visuals and to transform text heavy content into simple, aesthetically pleasing slides
• An eye for detail and ability to quickly identify and correct formatting inconsistencies
• The willingness to be flexible with work hours when needed to support our client’s needs

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Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

Leidos is seeking a Courtroom Presentation Specialist to work in support of the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth.

Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Department of Justice. From emails and instant messages, to electronic devices, and social media systems, we are equipped to meet the challenge of forensically capturing, reviewing, and illuminating the "smoking gun" evidence. Join us and make a difference! In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.
Primary Responsibilities include:

+ Works with the trial team, including expert witnesses, to develop plans for trial or hearings using a courtroom presentation system

+ Prepares exhibit images for particular uses (e.g. zooming in on or highlighting a particular paragraph, or setting up two exhibits side by side on the screen)

+ Develops simple graphic images/exhibits using standard off-the-shelf software packages

+ Advises attorneys on the effectiveness of certain exhibits or sequences of exhibits

+ Responsible for the smooth operation of the presentation system in the courtroon

+ Digitizes audio and video clips

+ Synchronizes clips with written transcripts

Note that, for most trials, even including most large trials, we expect that the Courtroom Presentation Specialist will be the only contractor staff member needed to work with the attorneys in preparing for trial and in presenting materials in the courtroom. The Courtroom Presentation Specialist needs to be a "jack-of-all-trades" capable of performing all trial and courtroom support functions, including equipment set up and troubleshooting, scripting, advising on graphics presentations, and courtroom operation of equipment. Reports to Project Supervisor or Project Manager.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Must be familiar with standard courtroom presentation packages such as Trial Director and Sanction

+ Must have excellent oral communication skills

+ Must be able to work effectively as a team member in an extremely pressured environment

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a trial team through the entire pretrial and trial cycle, identifying and scanning exhibits, scripting with the attorneys, setting up the courtroom, operating and troubleshooting the system in the courtroom

+ Must be able to travel for long periods of time

+ Must be able to work long hours for an extended period of time

+ Trial experience required.

+ Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity with standard litigation support applications such as Relativity, iCONECT, CaseMap

+ Active security clearance, preferred

Pay Range: REQNUMBER: R-00074014

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.