Arizona Certified Court Reporter

Herder & Associates Court Reporters; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Herder & Associates in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Arizona Certified Court Reporter to produce accurate transcripts of depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and other proceedings. The role combines on-site attendance with remote work and scheduling responsibilities.

You will mark exhibits, prepare certified transcripts, and interact professionally with attorneys, witnesses, and court staff. The position requires notary eligibility, AZ certification, and a commitment to confidentiality and timely

Qualifications

• Strong skills in court reporting and court proceedings, with the ability to accurately capture and preserve the record.
• Proficiency in transcription and handling testimony, including verbatim audio transcription when needed.
• Notary certification or eligibility to obtain notary status in Arizona.
• Current Arizona Certified Court Reporter license in good standing.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent grammar and punctuation.
• Comfort with court reporting software, digital audio, and related technology; ability to learn new tools as needed.
• Professional demeanor, strong time management, and reliability in meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and travel within the Phoenix area and, at times, throughout Arizona.
• Prior experience with complex or technical litigation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Attend proceedings in person or remotely.
• Capture verbatim testimony using approved reporting technology.
• Mark and manage exhibits.
• Prepare certified transcripts in accordance with court and client requirements.
• Interact professionally with attorneys, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Maintain secure records and adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Hybrid work with on-site proceedings and work-from-home transcript production and scheduling.

Skills

Court reporting

Transcription

Notary status

Arizona license

Accuracy

Grammar and punctuation

Court reporting software

Digital audio

Time management

Reliability

Independent hybrid work

Travel within Arizona

Attention to detail

Learning new tools

Tools

Court reporting software

Job description

Company Description

Herder & Associates is a full-service professional court reporting agency serving a diverse range of legal and corporate clients across Arizona. The firm provides state-of-the-art, nationally certified court reporters for litigation, hearings, arbitrations, and verbatim audio transcription as a State and Federally approved contractor. For over 30 years, the team has earned an excellent reputation in the legal and court reporting community by delivering high standards of service, integrity, and advanced technology. With expertise in large, complex, and technical litigation and access to reporters, videographers, and conference rooms throughout Arizona, Herder & Associates combines national-level experience with friendly, local personal service.

Role Description

The Arizona Certified Court Reporter will produce accurate, timely transcripts of depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and other legal proceedings. Day-to-day responsibilities include attending proceedings in person or remotely, capturing verbatim testimony using approved reporting technology, marking and managing exhibits, and preparing certified transcripts in accordance with court and client requirements. The reporter will interact professionally with attorneys, witnesses, and court personnel, maintain secure records, and adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Phoenix, AZ, with a mix of on-site proceedings and some work-from-home transcript production and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in court reporting and court proceedings, with the ability to accurately capture and preserve the record.
• Proficiency in transcription and handling testimony, including verbatim audio transcription when needed.
• Notary certification or eligibility to obtain notary status in Arizona.
• Current Arizona Certified Court Reporter license in good standing.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent grammar and punctuation.
• Comfort with court reporting software, digital audio, and related technology; ability to learn new tools as needed.
• Professional demeanor, strong time management, and reliability in meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and travel within the Phoenix area and, at times, throughout Arizona.
• Prior experience with complex or technical litigation is beneficial.