[Hiring] Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness @Evidence Solutions, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness to join our team of litigation support professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in:

• Vocational and employability assessments
• Earning capacity and job demands analysis
• Transferable skills analysis
• Disability evaluation
• Return-to-work planning
• Workplace accommodation

This position provides an opportunity to apply vocational expertise to legal matters involving:

• Personal injury
• Workers' compensation
• Disability
• Employment disputes
• Loss of earning capacity
• Economic damages

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations to assess employability, transferable skills, earning capacity, and ability to return to work.
• Evaluate the vocational impact of injuries, disabilities, medical conditions, and functional limitations.
• Perform transferable skills analyses, labor market research, wage analyses, and employability assessments.
• Assess pre-injury and post-injury vocational capacity and potential loss of earning capacity.
• Review medical records, employment history, educational records, earnings information, functional capacity evaluations, depositions, and other case materials.
• Interview and evaluate claimants, or other involved individuals when appropriate.
• Research occupations, labor markets, wages, employment opportunities, and vocational alternatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, economists, rehabilitation professionals, and other experts to develop well-supported vocational opinions.
• Consult with legal teams regarding employability, earning potential, return-to-work options, and vocational damages.
• Prepare detailed expert reports based on accepted vocational rehabilitation methodologies.
• Provide expert witness testimony in depositions and trials, translating complex vocational findings into clear and defensible opinions.
• Stay current on developments in vocational rehabilitation, disability management, labor market trends, occupational data, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, Disability Management, or related field.
• Master's or advanced degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience conducting vocational assessments, employability evaluations, transferable skills analyses, labor market research, and wage analyses.
• Deep understanding of vocational rehabilitation principles, disability assessment, earning capacity, employability, and return-to-work planning.
• Strong knowledge of accepted vocational evaluation methodologies, occupational resources, labor market research, and professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex medical, vocational, educational, and employment information and develop defensible professional opinions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex vocational concepts to attorneys, juries, and non-technical audiences.
• Prior expert witness, deposition, or courtroom testimony experience preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), CVE (Certified Vocational Evaluator), ABVE certification, or comparable credentials strongly preferred.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, Disability Management, or related field.
• Master's or advanced degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience conducting vocational assessments, employability evaluations, transferable skills analyses, labor market research, and wage analyses.
• Deep understanding of vocational rehabilitation principles, disability assessment, earning capacity, employability, and return-to-work planning.
• Strong knowledge of accepted vocational evaluation methodologies, occupational resources, labor market research, and professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex medical, vocational, educational, and employment information and develop defensible professional opinions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex vocational concepts to attorneys, juries, and non-technical audiences.
• Prior expert witness, deposition, or courtroom testimony experience preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), CVE (Certified Vocational Evaluator), ABVE certification, or comparable credentials strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 1099 independent contractor arrangement
• WFH / Remote
• Competitive hourly expert witness compensation
• Flexible case-based workload

Why Partner with ESI:

• Dedicated case management and administrative support from initial client intake to billing and collections that allows you to focus on delivering expert insights.
• Marketing and business development initiatives designed to generate new case opportunities and expand your reach and visibility in the legal industry.
• Peer review support and access to a multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Report writing support and professional development opportunities such as deposition coaching, testimony training, and continuing education.
• Flexible engagement structure.
• A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions directly influence case outcomes.