Also called: Hot Seat Operator, Trial Technician
Runs the screens and graphics in the courtroom, pulling up evidence the instant a lawyer asks for it.
In the courtroom, the 'hot seat' operator sits at a laptop and displays exhibits, video clips, and highlighted documents on screens for the jury. They prep all night and must react in seconds. Big trials fly them around the country.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Paralegal or IT background; training in trial software like TrialDirector.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Paralegal Studies, Media Production, Information Technology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI may auto-build exhibits and clips; running screens live in the courtroom under pressure stays a hands-on human job.
Classes: Video production class, Computer applications, Theater tech, Graphic design.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-2099.
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