Deposition Officer - Legal Audio / Visual Technician

Summary: Planet Depos is seeking a Deposition Officer who will be responsible for capturing deponents' testimonies via audio and video during legal proceedings. The role involves setting up equipment, recording depositions, and maintaining a professional demeanor throughout the process. Responsibilities: - Quickly set up audio/video equipment in a professional and tidy manner in new and everchanging environments - Accurately position and monitor microphone placement for ideal audio capture - Actively and continuously mix multiple audio tracks for proper level and monitor for interference on a portable audio interface - Properly set white balance and exposure in various environments - Establish and actively monitor appropriate video framing consistent with legal videography norms - Assist clients with varying audio, video, and technology issues both in-person and remotely - Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of departmental policy, the legal field, and audio and video technology - Actively track and log key legal events during legal proceedings, including notating relevant spellings, the introduction of exhibits, and objections - Swear in deponents and faithfully capture their spoken testimony under oath during depositions and other legal proceedings - Maintain a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor before, during, and after various legal proceedings Required Qualifications: - Experience or knowledge of the legal industry - Comfortable with A/V technologies and digital recording - Professional appearance - Experience dealing face to face with professional clients - Ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances - Ability to operate on a changing schedule, sometimes working after hours - Reliable mode of transportation - Ability to lift up to 50lbs Preferred Qualifications: - 2- or 4-year degree Required Skills: Audio/Video technology, Digital recording systems Important Skills: Legal industry knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Professional appearance, Client interaction Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Disability, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Maternity Leave