Litigation Graphics Consultant

About the position

CGS is seeking a Litigation Graphics Consultant to join our team supporting a wide-ranging customer support initiative for a large Federal agency. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success: The Litigation Graphics Consultant designs, develops, and maintains creative and engaging graphics for litigation proceedings. The Graphics Consultant creates and produces timelines, document excerpts, diagrams, scene recreations, and other artifacts. Responsible for video editing and format conversions. May also conduct Audio Visual system setup, support, and take down, as well as basic IT support, e.g. printers, networking, basic connectivity, and other tasks which may be relevant to the case presentation. The Graphics Consultant ensures all evidence is presented efficiently and clearly in court evidence presentations. Additionally, the Graphics Consultant will: Assist with revision/improvement of created diagrams/figures in expert reports. Assist with developing opening and closing slides, estimated at 100-150 in total. Revise/improve graphics already created, estimated at 80-100 slides in total. Consult with client experts and third-party witnesses to develop/refine graphics, estimated at 50 or fewer slides. Work with possibly 1 economic and 1 industry expert Be able to interpret data to create graphical representations of the information. Be able to use MS Office PowerPoint 2019 (currently installed on client trial laptops; we do expect to update to PowerPoint 365, which is installed on client desktops). Provide realistic estimates of the time required to develop specific graphics requests. Meet all established deadlines. Provide 24/7 availability throughout the local San Jose, CA trial, which will likely require at least two people knowledgeable of and involved with the work in progress

Responsibilities

designs, develops, and maintains creative and engaging graphics for litigation proceedingscreates and produces timelines, document excerpts, diagrams, scene recreations, and other artifactsResponsible for video editing and format conversionsconduct Audio Visual system setup, support, and take down, as well as basic IT support, e.g. printers, networking, basic connectivity, and other tasks which may be relevant to the case presentationensures all evidence is presented efficiently and clearly in court evidence presentationsAssist with revision/improvement of created diagrams/figures in expert reportsAssist with developing opening and closing slides, estimated at 100-150 in totalRevise/improve graphics already created, estimated at 80-100 slides in totalConsult with client experts and third-party witnesses to develop/refine graphics, estimated at 50 or fewer slidesWork with possibly 1 economic and 1 industry expertBe able to interpret data to create graphical representations of the informationBe able to use MS Office PowerPoint 2019 (currently installed on client trial laptops; we do expect to update to PowerPoint 365, which is installed on client desktops)Provide realistic estimates of the time required to develop specific graphics requestsMeet all established deadlinesProvide 24/7 availability throughout the local San Jose, CA trial, which will likely require at least two people knowledgeable of and involved with the work in progressRequirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia, Digital Design, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related concentrationMinimum of three (3) years of relevant experienceHigh proficiency in graphic design, infographics and MS PowerPointHighly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, MS PowerPoint with experience in WordPress, Webflow, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver preferredAbility to create, design and modify mockups for web-based platformsMust be able to provide samples of graphics previously designed independentlyAbility to self-manage projects and work within tight deadlinesAbility to collaborate willingly and effectively in a team settingNice-to-haves

Be based in the Bay area to avoid time zone issuesThe client trial staff is based in San Francisco, CAThe trial location is in San Jose, CAMost of the work should be able to be done remotely via phone, email, or video callsWe do not anticipate the need for on-site support at the trial locationBenefits

Health, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401kFlexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays