Moderator

Jury Focus Group Moderator

Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Location: Remote (Zoom-based)

Commitment: Approximately 2–5 focus groups per month, generally 6:00 PM–10:00 PM EST, plus case summary review work as assigned.

About the Role:

ProspectBlue’s litigation support client is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a Jury Focus Group Moderator for virtual jury research sessions conducted via Zoom.

This opportunity is well suited for a retired trial lawyer or attorney with meaningful litigation experience who enjoys flexible, part-time work and would like to apply their courtroom experience and understanding of juror perspectives in a research setting.

No prior focus group moderation experience is required. ProspectBlue’s client will provide training on its specific methodology, moderation approach, and session format.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review assigned case summaries in advance of each focus group to become familiar with the relevant facts, issues, and research objectives.
• Moderate juror deliberation rooms during live, Zoom-based mock jury focus groups, facilitating thoughtful discussion and helping surface participants’ genuine reasoning and reactions.
• Foster a professional, respectful environment and ensure all participants have an opportunity to contribute.
• Review and refine case summaries prepared by ProspectBlue’s client, approximately 2–5 per month, helping ensure the materials are clear, accurate, balanced, and appropriate for research purposes.
• Disclose any potential case-specific conflicts of interest before accepting an assignment, including prior involvement with a party, law firm, or matter.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding case materials, client information, participant discussions, and research findings.

Required Qualifications:

• Active or inactive license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction; the state of licensure does not need to correspond with the case venue.
• Meaningful litigation experience.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet, private setting suitable for hosting and moderating video calls during evening hours.
• Comfort using Zoom, including breakout and deliberation room functionality.
• Availability for evening sessions, generally 6:00 PM–10:00 PM EST, on an as-scheduled basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Retired trial lawyer with first-chair or significant courtroom trial experience.
• Familiarity with jury research, mock trials, focus groups, or related research methodologies.
• Candidates located in Texas, California, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Florida, or Pennsylvania are of particular interest, with Texas and Florida currently representing priority markets .

Engagement Details:

This is a non-exclusive 1099 independent contractor engagement . Contractors may accept similar work with other organizations, provided that any case-specific conflicts of interest are disclosed to ProspectBlue’s client before accepting an assignment.

This position does not include employee benefits. Independent contractors are responsible for their own tax obligations, equipment, and work-related expenses.

Compensation:

• $1,000 flat fee per focus group moderated.
• $200 per hour for case summary review and refinement work.

Training & Onboarding:

ProspectBlue’s client will provide onboarding and training before a contractor’s first assignment, including guidance on the client’s moderation methodology, case summary standards, and Zoom platform setup.

Why This Opportunity & How to Apply:

This is a flexible opportunity to put your litigation experience and courtroom perspective to work in a different setting. You’ll help facilitate meaningful juror research while working remotely and maintaining a schedule that fits alongside other professional commitments.

If you’re a respected trial attorney who enjoys thinking about jurors, advocacy, persuasion, and how cases are received by a jury , we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Please reach out with your resume and a brief description of your trial experience. Thank you!