Senior Forensic Consultant

YA Group•Boston, MA

23h•$150,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Forensic Consultant - Premises Liability is responsible for conducting forensic investigations, evaluating incident causation, and providing expert analysis related to premises liability matters. This includes slip, trip, and fall incidents, walkway safety evaluations, hazard identification, human factors assessments, accident reconstruction, and related litigation support services. This role is ideal for an experienced forensic consultant, engineer, safety professional, biomechanical expert, or human factors specialist who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and communicating findings to clients, attorneys, insurance carriers, and other stakeholders. Successful candidates bring strong investigative and analytical skills, experience providing expert opinions, and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships in a consulting environment. The ideal candidate possesses both technical expertise and business development acumen, including an established professional network and a demonstrated ability to generate new opportunities through client relationships, presentations, and industry engagement. This is a remote role with significant travel requirements. To best support client needs and business development efforts, we are seeking candidates located in or near the following metropolitan areas: Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Phoenix, Boston, or Houston. Candidates should expect to travel approximately 50% or more based on client and project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Safety Sciences, Human Factors, Occupational Safety, or a related technical discipline
4+ years of experience conducting premises liability investigations, forensic consulting, safety analysis, accident reconstruction, or related work
Experience evaluating building codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and safety practices
Experience conducting slip, trip, and fall investigations and developing technical opinions regarding causation and liability
Experience with walkway friction testing and slip resistance evaluations
Experience conducting hazard identification, risk assessments, and human factors analyses
Experience utilizing 3D scanning, photogrammetry, or similar forensic documentation technologies
Experience preparing expert reports and communicating technical findings to attorneys, insurance carriers, clients, and other stakeholders
Prior deposition and/or trial testimony experience
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
Demonstrated ability to present to clients, industry organizations, and referral sources
Established relationships within the legal, insurance, risk management, engineering, or forensic consulting industries
Proven history of business development, client retention, and consulting practice growth
Existing book of business or transferable client relationships
Self-starter with the ability to independently manage projects, clients, and business development activities

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE)
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)
other relevant professional credential

Responsibilities

Conduct forensic investigations involving premises liability claims and litigation matters
Evaluate site conditions, building features, maintenance practices, and environmental factors related to incident causation
Perform and oversee site inspections, scene documentation, and evidence collection
Analyze slip, trip, and fall incidents and develop technical opinions regarding causation and liability
Conduct walkway friction testing and slip resistance evaluations
Research and apply relevant building codes, safety regulations, standards, ordinances, and industry best practices
Utilize 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and other forensic technologies to document and analyze incident locations
Perform hazard identification and risk assessments
Conduct human factors evaluations and accident reconstruction analyses when applicable
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and expert witness materials
Provide deposition and trial testimony as an expert witness
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, biomechanics, safety, and forensic disciplines
Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise
Deliver presentations, educational seminars, and thought leadership content to clients and industry groups
Support business development initiatives through networking, marketing, and industry involvement
Contribute to the growth of YA Group's forensic consulting practice