Deposition Officer - Legal Audio / Visual Technician

Planet Depos, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Holidays

401(k)

EAP

Maternity Leave

Job summary

Planet Depos, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Deposition Officer to set up audio/video equipment and record deposition proceedings. You will ensure clean audio, proper lighting, and accurate speaker identification.

You will also take concise notes, monitor equipment in varying environments, and assist clients with AV and tech issues. A 2- or 4-year degree is preferred, and a professional demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of the legal industry preferred.
• Comfort with A/V technologies and digital recording systems.
• Professional appearance and client-facing demeanor.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and after-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Set up audio/video equipment in new environments and ensure tidy setup.
• Position and monitor microphone placement for optimal audio capture.
• Mix multiple audio tracks and monitor for interference.
• Set white balance and exposure for varied environments.
• Establish video framing per videography norms and log events.
• Assist clients with AV/tech issues in-person and remotely.
• Log key events, spellings, exhibits, and objections during proceedings.
• Swear in deponents and record testimony under oath.

Skills

Legal industry knowledge

A/V technologies

Digital recording systems

Note taking / logging

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

A/V equipment setup

Job description

Description

A Deposition Officer is required to be present in depositions in which an attorney desires to have the deponent’s testimony captured via audio or video. They are responsible for setting up the audio and video equipment and recording the deposition and have an understanding of the digital recording system and its maintenance, upkeep, and operation. Deposition Officers are also responsible for taking down notes during the proceedings and creating a log note of speaker identification and keywords, which serve as a general outline of the digital recording.

DEPOSITION OFFICER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Quickly set up audio/video equipment in a professional and tidy manner in new and everchanging environments.
• Accurately position and monitor microphone placement for ideal audio capture.
• Actively and continuously mix multiple audio tracks for proper level and monitor for interference on a portable audio interface.
• Properly set white balance and exposure in various environments.
• Establish and actively monitor appropriate video framing consistent with legal videography norms.
• Assist clients with varying audio, video, and technology issues both in-person and remotely.
• Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of departmental policy, the legal field, and audio and video technology.
• Actively track and log key legal events during legal proceedings, including notating relevant spellings, the introduction of exhibits, and objections.
• Swear in deponents and faithfully capture their spoken testimony under oath during depositions and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor before, during, and after various legal proceedings.

DEPOSITION OFFICER LOCATION:

Chicago, IL

DEPOSITION OFFICER SHIFT:

8:00am - 5:00pm

DEPOSITION OFFICER COMPENSATION:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Maternity Leave

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have some experience or knowledge of the legal industry. 2- or 4-year degree preferred and be comfortable with A/V technologies and digital recording, have a professional appearance, and also experience with dealing face to face with professional clients. You must be able to adapt to unexpected circumstances and operate on a changing schedule, sometimes working after hours. You must have a reliable mode of transportation as well as the ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations will be reviewed by management on a case-by-case basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

EOE M/F/D/V