Firearms & Ballistics Expert Witness

🕒 August 22

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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Evidence Solutions, Inc. is a nationwide expert witness and forensic services firm that supports legal teams with specialized technical and scientific expertise. The company provides expert witness testimony (virtual or in-person), accident reconstruction, digital evidence and mobile phone forensics (including passcode recovery), eDiscovery, and consulting across practice areas such as aviation, commercial transportation, construction, roadway/highway design, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, law enforcement, and physical security evaluations. Its clients are primarily law firms, insurers, investigators, and other B2B legal and risk-management professionals seeking authoritative analysis and courtroom-ready experts.

📋 Description

• Conduct forensic examinations of firearms, ammunition, and ballistic evidence, including bullets, cartridge cases, and gunshot residue • Analyze shooting incidents, including trajectory analysis, distance determination, and reconstruction of events based on physical evidence • Evaluate firearm functionality, safety mechanisms, and potential defects or malfunctions • Review case materials including scene evidence, autopsy reports, police reports, and forensic lab findings to assess firearm-related events • Review and validate evidence-handling procedures including chain of custody, laboratory analysis, and testing protocols • Assess use-of-force scenarios involving firearms, including officer-involved shootings, self-defense claims, and accidental discharges • Consult with legal teams to assess firearms evidence, identify inconsistencies, and support case strategy • Prepare detailed expert reports and professional opinions based on accepted firearms examination methodologies and forensic science principles • Provide expert witness testimony in depositions and trials, translating complex concepts and firearms and ballistics findings into clear and defensible opinions • Stay current on developments in firearms technology, ballistic analysis techniques, forensic standards, and legal precedents related to firearms cases

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of professional experience in Firearms Examination, Ballistics Analysis, Law Enforcement or Military Firearms Specialist roles, Crime Lab Forensics, or related fields • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Ballistics, or a related field preferred • Extensive experience in firearms examination, ballistics analysis, or forensic firearms investigations • Deep understanding of firearms and forensic standards, including toolmark identification, trajectory analysis, gunshot residue testing, and evidence comparison techniques • Experience working with laboratory testing procedures, firearms databases (e.g., NIBIN), and forensic analysis tools • Strong knowledge of firearm safety standards and shooting incident reconstruction • Demonstrated experience analyzing firearms-related evidence and presenting findings in investigative or legal settings • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex forensic concepts to attorneys, juries, and non-technical audiences • Prior expert witness or courtroom testimony experience is preferred • Relevant certifications or training in firearms examination, forensic science, or ballistics analysis are strongly preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 1099 independent contractor arrangement • WFH • Competitive hourly expert witness compensation • Flexible case-based workload • Dedicated case management and administrative support from initial client intake to billing and collections • 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 • Professional development opportunities such as deposition coaching, testimony training, and continuing education in emerging human factors research • Flexible engagement structure • Collaborative environment where your expertise is valued

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