About this role
Role Overview
- Prepare detailed deposition outlines and focused examination plans tailored to fact and expert witnesses.
- Take and defend depositions (fact and expert) in lemon law, warranty, and consumer litigation matters — including remote depositions and in-person proceedings.
- Coordinate logistics and exhibits for depositions; manage meeting and subpoena needs 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.
- Work closely with the Trial Team to convert deposition testimony into trial themes, witness strategy, and impeachment material.
- Prepare and conduct witness preparation sessions and 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.
Requirements
- Active membership in the California State Bar.
- Proven, hands-on experience taking and defending depositions in civil litigation. This includes experience with both fact and expert depositions and demonstrable skill in obtaining trial-useful testimony.
- Experience preparing deposition examination outlines, witness-prep, and deposition summaries/transcript analysis — including identifying impeachment material and drafting deposition designations for trial.
- Experience coordinating deposition logistics — 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).
- Proven 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 (not merely observation).
- Excellent legal writing with examples of deposition-related work (summaries, outlines, or related pleadings).
Benefits
- 401(k) with Employer Match – Plan for your future with confidence and company support.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance – Financial protection for life’s unexpected events.
- Paid Parking – Convenient and covered, so you can focus on your day.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Ample time to rest, recharge, and take care of personal matters.
- Employee Referral Program – Earn rewards for introducing talented individuals to our team.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential resources for personal and professional support.
- Employee Discount Program – Access to exclusive savings on a variety of products and services.
- Coverage of bar dues and CLEs
- Ongoing professional development opportunities