Deposition Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a skilled Deposition Attorney to join their San Jose office. The role involves preparing deposition outlines, taking and defending depositions in consumer and civil litigation, and coordinating exhibits with court reporters across California.

The attorney will draft deposition summaries, collaborate with the Trial Team on trial themes, and conduct witness preparation, while maintaining case notes and calendars in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed deposition outlines and examination plans for fact and expert witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions in lemon law, warranty, 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 pleadings.
• Collaborate with the Trial Team to develop trial themes and strategies.
• Conduct witness preparation sessions and assist in effective testimony presentation.
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and third-party witnesses.
• Maintain accurate case notes and deposition calendars.
• Travel across California for in-person depositions and hearings as required.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Witness examination

Legal writing

California civil procedure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Deposition software

Remote deposition technology

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a skilled Deposition Attorney to join their team in San Jose, California.

Duties

• Prepare detailed deposition outlines and examination plans for fact and expert witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions in lemon law, warranty, 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 pleadings.
• Collaborate with the Trial Team to develop trial themes and strategies.
• Conduct witness preparation sessions and assist in effective testimony presentation.
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and third-party witnesses.
• Maintain accurate case notes and 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.