Deposition Attorney

Strategic Legal Practices, APC

Skilled Deposition Attorney for high-volume consumer lemon law firm dedicated to aiding clients in vehicle warranty disputes. Focus on crafting winning trial strategies through meticulous depositions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Litigation experience with depositions — ideally 2+ years of civil litigation experience, or demonstrable courtroom/deposition experience during clerkships or internships.
Strong command of California civil procedure, evidence, and consumer warranty law (Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act a plus).
Excellent oral advocacy and witness examination skills.
Outstanding legal writing and the ability to produce crisp, persuasive deposition summaries and outlines.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines.
Prior lemon law/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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with Employer Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Paid Parking
Generous Paid Time Off
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Coverage of bar dues and CLEs
Ongoing professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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