Legal Recruiter – Expert Witness

Dane Street

. Maintain, expand, and strategically source Dane Street’s network of specialized expert witnesses .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and onboarding specialized expert witnesses across various technical fields, with strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and maintaining compliance with legal and evidentiary standards.

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Expert Witness SourcingNegotiation SkillsInvestigative ResearchContract CommunicationApplicant Tracking Systems

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Hard Skills

Expert Witness OnboardingTechnical CV EvaluationFee Structure NegotiationSpecialized RecruitingLegal Terminology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CRM PlatformsMicrosoft OfficeLinkedIn

Industry Keywords

Forensic TerminologyEvidentiary StandardsDaubert ComplianceLitigation SupportInsurance Defense

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, expand, and strategically source Dane Street’s network of specialized expert witnesses
Identify and onboard expert witnesses including physicians, economists, biomechanical engineers, accident reconstructionists, life care planners, and ballistics experts
Negotiate retention fees within pre-established guidelines
Ensure all open service requests are resolved promptly
Understand client requirements, case constraints, and turnaround time deadlines to negotiate expert witness agreement terms
Research and source niche specialists in engineering, financial, forensic, and scientific fields
Onboard expert witnesses and collect required documentation including CVs, specialized certifications, fee schedules, W9s, and background checks
Maintain expert records, fee schedules, profiles, and active/inactive statuses
Coordinate with the Director of Operations to finalize specialized fee structures
Lead complex negotiations and contract renewals for high-priority expert witnesses
Handle sensitive or urgent client requests involving rare specialties or tight legal discovery deadlines
Assist expert reviewers with technical onboarding, portal training, and case-specific inquiries
Fulfill high-priority open service requests by locating and qualifying specialized professionals, with daily internal progress updates
Collaborate with operations to align the expert network with upcoming pipeline demand
Support cross-functional staffing or panel projects assigned by leadership
Stay current on industry trends, evidentiary standards such as Daubert/Frye compliance, and legal/insurance operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
3–5 years of specialized recruiting experience, ideally within an expert network firm, litigation support agency, insurance defense firm, or legal staffing environment
Proven track record sourcing non-traditional, highly technical roles, such as engineers, financial analysts, and scientists
Strong investigative research and sourcing skills using LinkedIn, academic publications, professional associations, and industry registries
Deep understanding of professional credentials, technical CVs, and distinctions between scientific and technical disciplines
Excellent negotiation, contract communication, and relationship-management skills
Working knowledge of legal, insurance, or forensic terminology
High proficiency in applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office
Must supply and maintain reliable, high-speed internet
Uninterrupted internet connection is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel or attendance at industry conferences may be required depending on business needs
Remote work arrangement
Reliable, high-speed internet supplied and maintained for remote work