Deposition Department Senior

Job Description

Position Summary

Abramson Labor Group is seeking an experienced Deposition Department Senior to join our Workers' Compensation team in Burbank, CA. In this role, you will serve as a mentor and resource to the deposition team, manage calendars, and collaborate with leadership on department projects. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and ready to lead by example in a fast-paced legal environment.

Essential Functions of the Role Include, But Are Not Limited To

Mentorship & Team Support

• Serve as a mentor to the remaining staff on the team — answering questions, providing guidance, and being a reliable resource for day-to-day support
• Meet weekly with associates to review their deposition calendars for the upcoming month and ensure alignment on priorities and deadlines
• Step into any team member role as needed to support continuity and keep the department running smoothly

Deposition & Calendar Management

• Manage and maintain the workers' compensation deposition calendar to ensure daily and monthly scheduling goals are met
• Schedule depositions and coordinate logistics with in-house attorneys, opposing counsel, clients, and court reporting services
• Track deposition deadlines and ensure compliance with discovery timelines and court orders
• Distribute deposition notices, Zoom links, addresses, and related documentation to all parties
• Request transcripts as needed and ensure timely delivery to the legal team
• Process deposition-related invoices and maintain organized records of all calendared depositions and communications

Leadership Collaboration

• Collaborate with leadership on department projects and initiatives as assigned by your manager
• Communicate proactively with attorneys, legal assistants, and case managers to ensure smooth coordination across all matters

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a legal setting; workers' compensation, civil litigation, or employment law preferred
• Demonstrated experience scheduling and noticing litigation depositions is required
• Prior experience in a senior, lead, or mentorship role within a legal department is highly preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management or calendar software
• Working knowledge of California workers' compensation procedures is highly desirable
• High school diploma or equivalent required; paralegal certificate or legal studies coursework is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required

Additional Information

Benefits

Our law firm offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage and paid holidays.

Department

Workers' Compensation 

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Burbank, CA

Workplace type

On-Site

Compensation

$28- $33 hourly rate depending on experience

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Compensation: 28 to 33 (USD) (HOURLY)