Deposition and Vocational Attorney | DBA Litigation Support

Contract Deposition and Vocational Interview Attorney | DBA Litigation Support Lodestar Law LLC | Remote | Independent Contractor (1099)

Location:

Remote; U.S.

-based

Classification:
Independent Contractor (1099)

Compensation: $40–$60 per hour

Practice: DBA / Litigation Proceedings

Lodestar Law LLC represents injured U.S. government contractors worldwide under the Defense Base Act (DBA) and related statutes. Our team is committed to providing exceptional legal advocacy and client support throughout the litigation process, including claims arising under the DBA, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and related federal workers’ compensation statutes.

We are a fully remote, forward-thinking law firm built on trust, accountability, responsiveness, and exceptional client service. We believe technology should enhance legal practice, not replace legal judgment or human connection. We use firm-approved systems to reduce repetitive administrative work so our attorneys can focus on advanced legal analysis, strategy, advocacy, and client relationships. Employees must follow all firm confidentiality, security, technology, and AI-use policies.

• Trustworthy, honest, dependable, and accountable without constant supervision.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating proactively with a fully remote team.
• Highly organized, responsive, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Compassionate with injured clients while maintaining sound professional judgment.
• Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn specialized law, firm systems, and approved workflows.
• Committed to confidentiality, accuracy, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.

Lodestar Law LLC is seeking a licensed attorney to serve as an independent contractor representing clients at remote depositions and vocational interviews. This assignment-based role is ideal for an attorney seeking flexible legal work while remaining actively involved in litigation. The attorney will appear remotely as counsel for the client, prepare clients for testimony, protect the client’s interests during the proceeding, make appropriate objections to preserve the record, take detailed notes, and prepare a written summary for the litigation team after the event.

This is not a document review or transcript review position; the attorney will actively participate in live proceedings as the client’s legal representative.

• Represent clients at remote depositions and vocational interviews.
• Conduct pre-deposition and pre-interview preparation calls with clients.
• Advise clients regarding the process, expectations, testimony preparation, and appropriate courtroom-style conduct in remote proceedings.
• Protect clients’ interests during live proceedings and make appropriate objections as necessary to preserve the record.
• Take detailed notes during depositions and vocational interviews, including significant testimony, admissions, issues, and follow-up needs.
• Prepare clear, concise written summaries following each proceeding and submit them to the handling attorney or litigation team.
• Report testimony, procedural concerns, client issues, and any notable developments promptly to the appropriate firm contact.
• Maintain attorney-client confidentiality and comply with all applicable ethical obligations and firm procedures.

• Represents clients professionally and confidently during sworn testimony and vocational interviews.
• Prepares clients effectively so they understand the process, expectations, and role of counsel.
• Preserves the record through appropriate objections while maintaining a professional remote presence.
• Provides timely, useful written summaries that help the litigation team…