About The Role:
A successful Litigation Graphic Designer candidate will help manage litigation projects and key relationships with Nextpoint's law firm clients. We're looking for a smart, "people person" with a passion for customer service, excellent communication and design skills, and first-class problem solving capabilities to help us expand Nextpoint's Litigation Services within our software subscription client firms. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who lives for graphic design and presentations of all kinds, and is looking to have an immediate impact within an innovative software company. Be talented, resourceful, ultra-reliable, and committed.
This role serves as a member of the Engagement Team. Key functions of this position include consulting with legal clients and managing/executing on their litigation and presentation needs (conceptualizing, designing, and revising demonstrative presentations). This role is key to developing, maintaining, and expanding client relationships by ensuring the clients' litigation needs are addressed in a timely, creative, and professional manner. This position is full time and reports to the Senior Services Director.
Who We Are:
Nextpoint is the industry leader in delivering cloud-based services for eLaw. Our market leading software and services help legal related organizations conquer their eDiscovery, Litigation, and Admin needs. We do this by providing a powerful SaaS platform with world-class support and engagement teams that help hundreds of law firms across the country manage large data sets, identify relevant information via AI and complex searches, and organize evidence to build compelling arguments to support their clients' interests. Our progressive, customer-focused approach and entrepreneurial spirit has enabled us to remain independent and self-funded and is now fueling our rapid growth. The legal industry is undergoing an exciting transformation as new technologies redefine how data is managed in the cloud, and Nextpoint is leading the way with innovative solutions that meet the needs of this dynamic market.
Responsibilities:

• Meet/consult with clients to create/art direct trial outlines and demonstrative presentations for legal proceedings
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of projects (both internally and externally) including hours, expenses, and budget burns
• Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the team including Sales, Marketing and other Engagement team members in order to secure new clients and projects
• Provide on-site courtroom/war room support for trials, mock trials, and/or arbitrations
• The role would be a hybrid in-office/remote position based out of Nextpoint's Chicago office and includes 10-20% travel (perhaps more depending on trial schedules)

Qualifications:

• 2-4 yrs in client facing role as a graphic designer
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations required (or will have soon)
• Strong online portfolio showcasing prior work experience
• Superior knowledge of PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Excel required
• Working knowledge of animation/3D modeling software and/or video editing experience a plus
• Effective business acumen and professional working style
• Extreme attention to detail
• Flexibility with hours and days worked; this role will occasionally require working non-traditional days/hours and may require working on-site with clients across the country.
• Experience with web-based project management and/or time keeping software
• Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills
• Ability to problem solve and think both analytically and creatively in a fast-paced environment
• Generally tech savvy
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, interactive design, or relevant experience
• Experience at a law firm or legal service provider preferred, but not required
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits:

• Compensation is very competitive and commensurate with experience
• PPO Health Plan, Dental and Vision
• Transit benefits
• Unlimited PTO policy & paid holidays
• Professional development stipend
• Home office stipend
• 401k plan & match
• Free in-office lunch every day and a stocked kitchen and bar!
• And more!

Remote/Hybrid Options:
A candidate looking for a Hybrid schedule in the city of Chicago is preferred. However we are open to the possibility of a remote candidate, with the understanding that travel and working on-site for meetings and trials (wherever they may be in the country) is required for this position.
Nextpoint headquarters in Chicago, Illinois with an office in Madison, Wisconsin and operations in the SF Bay area. The company operates on a hybrid model, with options for individuals who prefer to work in an office environment, those who wish to work remotely, and those who are interested in blending the two. We are flexible and believe that individuals should be able to work in the style and manner that best suits their strengths, life situation, geographic location, and the role and responsibility of the position.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:
Nextpoint has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy to safeguard the health and well-being of employees and their families, customers, and the community. An exemption may be requested on the basis of a qualifying medical condition, or for religious beliefs, and the company will engage in an interactive process to identify possible reasonable accommodations.
Our Culture:
We have earned a place on the list of "50 BEST SMALL COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN CHICAGO 2022"!
We seek out colleagues who are interested in working with high-performing professionals, developing their own professional skills, and seeing the impact of their contributions to our company. We are relentlessly team-focused and customer-centric. Working at Nextpoint is an entrepreneurial adventure. Projects move fast and plans change frequently as we navigate opportunities and meet the needs of our clients. We take pride in having a friendly, open office life that is relaxed and honest. We enjoy spending time with one another in the office as well as outside of work. We are problem solvers, simplifiers, and challenge seekers, but above all we strive for a happy workplace and satisfied clients. We enjoy working on impacting the legal justice system and thinking about how legal, regulatory, and government processes will evolve to address emerging technology and how the technologies we develop impact under-served and vulnerable communities as well as the environment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nextpoint is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to foster a diverse workplace, actively seeking to recruit, retain and promote people of color and LBGTQ candidates. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are interested in our company we encourage you to apply even if you do not see an applicable job description, as we are growing fast and are always on the lookout for high performing, curious, entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join our team!
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