Deposition Officer - Legal Audio / Visual Technician

Planet Depos • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

A Deposition Officer attends depositions and other legal proceedings to capture testimony by audio or video. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining digital audio/video recording equipment; monitoring the quality of audio and video; and taking notes to create a log identifying speakers, keywords, legal events, exhibit introductions, and objections. The officer swears in deponents and faithfully records testimony under oath, while maintaining a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor. The position is located in Chicago, Illinois, with a stated shift of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $26.00–$28.00 per hour. The role requires adapting to changing schedules and circumstances, including sometimes working after hours.

Requirements

• Some experience with or knowledge of the legal industry.
• Comfort with audio/video technologies and digital recording.
• Professional appearance.
• Experience dealing face to face with professional clients.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances and changing schedules, including sometimes working after hours.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Nice To Haves

• A two-year or four-year degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up audio and video equipment quickly and professionally in changing environments.
• Position and monitor microphones for effective audio capture.
• Mix multiple audio tracks and monitor levels and interference using a portable audio interface.
• Set video white balance and exposure in varied environments.
• Establish and monitor video framing consistent with legal videography norms.
• Assist clients with audio, video, and technology issues in person and remotely.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental policy, the legal field, and audio/video technology.
• Track and log key events during legal proceedings, including relevant spellings, exhibit introductions, and objections.
• Swear in deponents and faithfully capture their testimony under oath during depositions and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor before, during, and after legal proceedings.
• Maintain and operate the digital recording system and its equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Voluntary whole life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Maternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed