Deposition Officer - Legal Audio / Visual Technician
Company: Planet Depos
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: A Deposition Officer is required to be present in
depositions in which an attorney desires to have the deponent's
testimony captured via audio or video. They are responsible for
setting up the audio and video equipment and recording the
deposition and have an understanding of the digital recording
system and its maintenance, upkeep, and operation. Deposition
Officers are also responsible for taking down notes during the
proceedings and creating a log note of speaker identification and
keywords, which serve as a general outline of the digital
recording. DEPOSITION OFFICER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * 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. DEPOSITION OFFICER LOCATION:
Newark, NJ DEPOSITION OFFICER SHIFT: 8:00am - 5:00pm DEPOSITION
OFFICER COMPENSATION: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour 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 Requirements: The ideal candidate will have some experience
or knowledge of the legal industry. 2- or 4-year degree preferred
and be comfortable with A/V technologies and digital recording,
have a professional appearance, and also experience with dealing
face to face with professional clients. You must be able to adapt
to unexpected circumstances and operate on a changing schedule,
sometimes working after hours. You must have a reliable mode of
transportation as well as the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such
accommodations will be reviewed by management on a case-by-case
basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. EOE M/F/D/V
Compensation details: 22-24 Hourly Wage
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