Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Neal R. Gross and Co. is seeking experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis at client sites nationwide, including your local area. You will take down proceedings using shorthand, voice, or digital capture and deliver accurate transcripts.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to pass security screenings for access to government and private sites. This is an in-person opportunity with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working as a Court Reporter.
• Prior experience with court reporting equipment is required.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline-oriented.
• Proficient with technology.
• NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take down proceedings 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).

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Time management

Independent worker

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Technology proficiency

Organization

Can-do attitude

Education

NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification preferred

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.

Location: IN-PERSON - client sites in your local area

• 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

Here is a link to a day in the life of a Neal R Gross & Co Court Reporter!

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Benefits

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

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.