IMS Legal Strategies

Research Analyst

• Coordinate and execute all audiovisual and technical setups for jury consulting research projects, including focus groups, mock trials, and other litigation consulting engagements
• Travel to project locations to install, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot audiovisual and presentation equipment throughout research events
• Partner with Jury Consulting and Trial Presentation teams to ensure seamless execution of all technical components before, during, and after each project
• Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, logistics, and technical requirements are met
• Maintain detailed project documentation, equipment records, and post-project reporting

Research Services Specialist

Associate

• Perform as a dedicated member of the search team to new opportunities as they arise
• Partner with Account Managers, Expert Services Consultants, Recruiters, and Researchers on specification calls to determine expert qualifications and requirements
• Join post-specification calls with the search team to ensure team alignment
• Write specification summary in the applicant tracking system (ATS) within 24 hours of joining the specification call with search team and counsel
• Assist with the preparation of email templates for the assigned Recruiter and Expert Services Consultant
• Send introductory emails on behalf of assigned Recruiter
• Assist with scheduling vetting calls on the assigned Recruiter’s behalf
• Perform medical license audits and law license audits for appropriate experts
• Prepare electronic summary presentations in Microsoft Word for our expert candidates
• PDF expert presentations and route to the assigned Recruiter and Expert Services Consultants for final review, approval, and send out
• Establish initial delivery deadlines and timetables
• Facilitate all scheduling of Expert-Client interviews
• Join candidate interviews on behalf of assigned Recruiter when Recruiter cannot join
• Proactively communicate case status updates to presented experts on behalf of Recruiters to keep candidates updated during the search process; ensure candidates are notified throughout the selection process, including those not selected
• Other job duties as assigned

Search Associate

Manager

• Design surveys and experiments: develop draft questionnaires and stimuli, develop draft sampling plans, and conduct background research
• Program surveys: program questionnaires, check programs, and coordinate with programming vendors
• Collect data: manage sampling using DIY platforms and coordinate with sample vendors
• Analyze data: draft code frames, code responses to open-ended questions, and tabulate data
• Write reports: draft and proofread reports that clearly and concisely explain the research methodology, key findings, and conclusions
• Communicate with clients: provide clear insights during client calls and presentations
• Manage research projects: ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, coordinate the work of other staff on assigned projects
• Manage other assigned projects and administrative duties

Research Manager

Business Development Rep

• Lead initial scoping and early-stage client engagement to align opportunities with client objectives
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients, translating needs into structured engagement approaches
• Facilitate early client meetings, presentations, and scoping discussions; ensure seamless transition to delivery teams
• Develop and present clear recommendations, solution frameworks, and value propositions
• Maintain accurate documentation of opportunity progression and conversion into engagements
• Lead and support pursuit activity for new opportunities across consultants, experts, and sales partners
• Identify and convert new client opportunities through networking, conferences, and proactive outreach efforts
• Expand existing client relationships through cross-service opportunities and follow-on engagements
• Support and participate in client pitches, relationship-building meetings, and business development initiatives
• Apply market intelligence, research, and internal data to improve pursuit outcomes and win rates
• Partner with sales, consultants, and experts to shape proposals, pricing strategy, and messaging
• Build strategic relationship maps within client organizations and targeted markets
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and networking events to generate new business opportunities
• Help increase visibility of consultants and experts by connecting them with prospective clients and opportunities
• Strengthen and expand relationships with senior stakeholders across client organizations
• Serve as a cross-functional connector across sales, consultants, experts, and leadership
• Mentor team members and partners on pursuit strategy, client engagement, and best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine scalable solutions and engagement strategies
• Act as a subject-matter-informed resource aligning client needs with firm capabilities

Litigation Survey Strategy Advisor – Business Development

• Develop new business opportunities via telephone and electronic communications
• Initiate sales process by cold calling, strong emphasis on outbound phone calls
• Develop a complete understanding of the organization’s structure and key buying influences of appropriate C-Level decision makers
• Follow up on suspect opportunities and conduct research to identify and further quality potential prospects
• Conduct a thorough needs analysis and determine prospects budget, decision makers, need, and timelines (BANT)
• Build and cultivate potential prospect relationships by initiating communications and conducting follow-up communications to BANT qualify opportunities for the sales organization
• Work with the client managers to ensure an ideal handoff of BANT qualified prospects
• Work with the Sales Integration Manager to develop and grow the sales pipeline with highly qualified sales opportunities
• Manage data for new and prospective clients in database, ensuring all communications are logged, information is accurate, and documents are attached
• Participate in training designed to complement the needs of the role
• Prepare and analyze lead pipeline reports and dashboards

Research Services Specialist

Search Associate

Research Manager

Litigation Survey Strategy Advisor – Business Development

Business Development Specialist