Deposition Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parking

Generous paid time off

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

CLE coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in California seeks a skilled Deposition Attorney to join our remote team. You will prepare, take, and defend depositions in lemon law and consumer litigation matters, with attention to California procedures and bar membership.

This role emphasizes coordinating with court reporters, managing deposition calendars, and integrating testimony into trial strategy, while traveling for in-person proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Deposition experience

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

California procedure

Remote deposition tech

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Deposition software

Remote deposition platforms

Job description

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.