Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neal R Gross and Co. is seeking experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis across client sites in the Maryland/DC area.

Travel to various venues including courts, board rooms, and depositions is required, with flexible volume from a few jobs monthly to several per week. You will operate machine shorthand, voice, or digital capture to create accurate transcripts, ensuring secure handling of exhibits and timely delivery of files.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience as a Court Reporter.
• Must be able to pass security screening for access to government sites.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with required equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Take down proceedings using machine shorthand, voice, or digital capture.
• Capture verbatim records of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings.
• Set up, operate, and transport equipment at client sites.
• Prepare assignments, build job worksheets, review case materials.
• Secure exhibits, back up files, and upload final transcripts.
• Maintain reports and logs and respond promptly to inquiries.

Skills

Court reporting

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Punctual and deadline-driven

Excellent English

Education

NCRA Certification

AAERT Certification

NVRA Certification

Tools

Electronic recording equipment

Machine shorthand

Voice recording

Digital capture

Job description

Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based out of the Washington, DC area with work across the country. Our clients include local, state and federal courts, the House of Representatives, Department of Defense and clients in the private sector. We are looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis to visit client sites in their local area. You will use specialized equipment to create an accurate record of proceedings in numerous places including legal courts, non‑profit board rooms, and depositions. We are very flexible and looking for candidates that can work anywhere from a few jobs a month to 2-3 per week.

• Takes down the proceeding using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture
• Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings
• Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately
• Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup
• Ensure all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding
• Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications
• Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions
• Interact with high-level clients (Federal Govt, State Govt, Private Industry)

Requirements

• PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED | NO training is provided
• 1+ years working as a Court Reporter
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliably punctual and deadline-oriented
• Can-do attitude and excellent work-ethic
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and time-management aptitude
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent English language skills
• Proficient with technology
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings
• NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred

Benefits

This is a contract position and compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status or other protected classes.