Lion Group
Witness Experts is a portfolio company under Lion Group Holdings, specializing in providing expert witness services in legal cases worldwide. We collaborate with legal teams, NGOs, and courts to deliver high-quality, independent expertise in asylum, immigration, and human rights proceedings.
We are currently expanding our expert network and seeking highly qualified Forensic Document Examiners with specialized knowledge and experience handling official documents from African countries.
The Role
Role Overview:
We are currently seeking Forensic Document Examiners with regional expertise across Africa to support our legal and human rights work. This is a remote, freelance opportunity ideal for professionals with a background in forensic science and document analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Examine and analyze official documents for authenticity and consistency
Prepare professional written opinions and reports suitable for legal proceedings
Provide expert commentary and insight into document formats, issuance processes, and potential irregularities in your country(ies) of expertise
Assess authenticity, detect forgery or tampering, and produce clear written expert reports
Analyze official documents such as passports, ID cards, civil records, certificates, and legal documents
Collaborate with legal teams, researchers, and expert networks on a case-by-case basis
Ideal Profile
Formal training or certification in forensic document examination
Proven experience handling or analyzing official documents from one or more countries in Africa
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Familiarity with legal, immigration, or asylum-related documentation a plus
Availability to work on a flexible, freelance basis
To Apply:
Please send your CV to [email protected].
What’s on Offer?
Flexible, freelance work on a per-case basis
Competitive compensation
A chance to contribute to meaningful international legal work
Support from a collaborative global team
Lion Group
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