Deposition Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled Deposition Attorney to join their team remotely in California, United States. The role involves preparing, taking, and defending depositions in lemon law and consumer litigation matters, requiring strong California litigation skills and active membership in the California State Bar.

Duties

• Prepare detailed deposition outlines and examination plans for fact and expert witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions in lemon law and consumer litigation matters.
• Coordinate logistics and exhibits for depositions, including working with court reporters and vendors.
• Draft and review deposition summaries, transcripts, and related documents for trial use.
• Collaborate with the Trial Team to integrate deposition testimony into trial strategy.
• Conduct witness preparation sessions and assist in effective testimony presentation.
• Draft deposition-related motions and discovery correspondence.
• Maintain accurate case notes and manage deposition calendars.
• Travel across California for in-person depositions and hearings as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience taking and defending depositions in civil litigation.
• Experience preparing deposition examination outlines and summaries.
• Ability to manage deposition logistics and work with remote technology platforms.
• Strong oral advocacy and witness examination skills.
• Excellent legal writing skills with examples of deposition-related work.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong command of California civil procedure and consumer warranty law.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with deposition-related software and remote deposition technology.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Coverage of bar dues and CLEs.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

This law firm has offices in Los Angeles. The firm was founded less than a decade ago. The attorneys here practices in areas of law such as, Lemon Law for Vehicles, Defective Products, Personal Injury and more.