Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness

Job Description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

About Evidence Solutions, Inc.

Evidence Solutions, Inc. is a nationally recognized expert witness and litigation support firm providing consulting across a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Our team partners with attorneys, insurance carriers, municipalities, corporations, and government entities to deliver credible and defensible expert analysis.

We provide our experts with full-service support including marketing/business development, case intake and client support, billing and collections, allowing experts to focus on what they love doing best — applying their expertise to complex cases.

Job 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, and related practice areas. 

This role is well suited for a Vocational Counselor, Vocational Evaluator, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Rehabilitation Specialist, Disability Management Professional, or related vocational professional with significant experience evaluating individuals impacted by injury, disability, or other functional limitations.

This position provides an opportunity to apply vocational expertise to legal matters involving personal injury, workers' compensation, disability, employment disputes, loss of earning capacity, and 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. 
  

• 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. 

Compensation & Structure

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

Why Partner with ESI

What We Offer:

• 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.