Overview
This role is for a licensed attorney to serve as an independent contractor representing clients at remote depositions and vocational interviews. The assignment-based position involves active participation in live proceedings as counsel for the client, including pre-proceeding preparation, making appropriate objections to preserve the record, taking detailed notes, and submitting written summaries to the litigation team.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients at remote depositions and vocational interviews.
- Conduct pre-deposition and pre-interview preparation calls with clients.
- Advise clients on the process, expectations, testimony preparation, and appropriate courtroom-style conduct in remote proceedings.
- Protect clients’ interests during live proceedings and make appropriate objections as necessary to preserve the record.
- Take detailed notes during depositions and vocational interviews, including significant testimony, admissions, issues, and follow-up needs.
- Prepare clear, concise written summaries after each proceeding and submit them to the handling attorney or litigation team.
- Report testimony, procedural concerns, client issues, and notable developments promptly to the appropriate point of contact.
- Maintain attorney-client confidentiality and comply with applicable ethical obligations and firm procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and good standing throughout the engagement.
- Strong understanding of deposition procedure, litigation practice, objections, and client representation during sworn testimony.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise summaries in Microsoft Word format.
- Ability to work independently, professionally, and responsively in a fully remote, assignment-based environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, ethical judgment, and client service.
- Reliable high-speed internet connection, webcam, microphone, computer, and other equipment necessary for uninterrupted video conference proceedings.
- Ability to maintain a professional remote work environment and comply with confidentiality, technology, and security requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with workers’ compensation, Defense Base Act matters, personal injury, administrative claims, or other litigation-related practice areas.
- Prior experience defending depositions, taking depositions, or representing clients during sworn testimony.
- Experience preparing clients for testimony, identifying significant admissions, and reporting key testimony to a handling attorney.
Compensation & Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) position.
- Remote, flexible, assignment-based workload; candidates may be located anywhere in the United States.
- Compensation: $40–$60 per hour.
- Anticipated workload: approximately 15–20 hours per week depending on assignment volume.
- Attorneys are responsible for providing and maintaining their own equipment, including a computer, reliable high-speed internet connection, webcam, microphone, and any other tools necessary to perform the duties of the role.
Location
- Remote; U.S.-based (candidates may be located anywhere in the United States).