Deposition Attorney

Overview

A high-volume consumer lemon law firm is seeking a skilled Deposition Attorney to join their Depositions Team. This role focuses on preparing, taking, and defending depositions in lemon law, warranty, and consumer litigation matters. The position requires strong California lemon law and litigation skills, excellent written and oral advocacy, and the ability to manage a steady deposition schedule across the state. This is a 100% remote role requiring active membership in the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed deposition outlines and focused examination plans for fact and expert witnesses
• Take and defend depositions (fact and expert) in lemon law, warranty, and consumer litigation cases, including remote and in-person proceedings
• Coordinate logistics and exhibits for depositions; manage meetings, subpoenas, and coordinate with court reporters and vendors
• Draft and review deposition summaries, transcripts, errata, and designations for trial use; identify impeachment material and trial uses for testimony
• Collaborate closely with the Trial Team to convert deposition testimony into trial themes, witness strategy, and impeachment material
• Prepare and conduct witness preparation sessions to assist witnesses in presenting testimony effectively
• Draft deposition-related motions, discovery correspondence, and related pleadings
• Communicate directly and compassionately with clients, experts, and third-party witnesses
• Maintain accurate case notes and deposition calendars; collaborate with support staff and discovery attorneys
• Travel across California as required for in-person depositions and hearings

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience taking and defending depositions in civil litigation, including fact and expert depositions
• Experience preparing deposition examination outlines, witness preparation, and deposition summaries/transcript analysis, including identifying impeachment material and drafting deposition designations for trial
• Experience coordinating deposition logistics, including working with court reporters, remote deposition platforms, exhibit management, subpoenas, and vendor coordination
• Comfort and skill with both remote and in-person depositions, including remote technology platforms and court reporting protocols
• Ability to manage a high-volume deposition calendar and competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and organization
• Strong oral advocacy and witness examination skills demonstrated through actual deposition practice
• Excellent legal writing skills with examples of deposition-related work such as summaries, outlines, or related pleadings
• Active membership in the California State Bar

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior lemon law or consumer warranty litigation experience
• Experience working on high-volume caseloads and preparing files for trial
• Trial experience or strong desire and aptitude for trial work
• Familiarity with deposition-related software/workflows, court reporting protocols, and remote deposition technology

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $130,000 to $170,000, flexible depending on experience
• 401(k) plan 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 (EAP)
• Employee discount program
• Coverage of bar dues and continuing legal education (CLE) costs
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities

Location

This is a fully remote position with required travel throughout California for in-person depositions and hearings.