About The Opportunity:

The Trial Services managing director position is a critical role in FTI’s Trial Services practice, comprised of graphics, trial technology and jury consulting, working seamlessly to support FTI’s clients in preparation for trial, arbitration, or other litigation-related events.

This position is responsible for generating and leading engagements and insuring high quality client service delivery, as well as coaching and developing others.
 
Primary Duties:
 

Be the primary visual communications or trial technology consulting client contact for engagements, with overall responsibility for client satisfaction with client service delivery and work product

For visual communications candidates: Develop a compelling visual communications plan supporting case themes and tailored to clients’ specific needs

For trial technology candidates: Provide courtroom or war room technology support, including advising on appropriate on-site equipment needs and building the trial database

•  Coach and develop less experienced/skilled colleagues in your area of expertise – provide guidance on specific engagements, and provide performance feedback and coaching for ongoing career development
  
• Develop engagement proposals and budgets in conjunction with Project Managers
  
• Attend introductory and pitch meetings with clients
  
• Work in close partnership with Trial Services colleagues to pursue engagement opportunities and serve clients as part of a seamless team
  
• Help develop and execute strategy to grow the Trial Services practice on a local and national level
  
• Work in close partnership with FTI colleagues in other practices to cross-sell services and recognize opportunities to expand FTI’s involvement in Trial Services engagements
  
• Achieve target utilization and target revenue origination goals (level dependent)
  
• Travel as required to attend client meetings and staff on-site engagements

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in visual communications or technology consulting in the legal industry
  
• A history of repeat clients
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading people in a team environment
  
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint and other current design software OR proficiency in trial presentation software and database management
  
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  
• Flexibility - ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to handle multiple tasks through prioritization and time management skills
  
• Bachelor’s degree

Position Classification: Exempt