Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

A Court Reporting firm is seeking experienced Court Reporters for contract work. The role involves visiting client sites in Memphis to capture accurate records of legal proceedings. Candidates must have prior experience and preferred certification. The position offers compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working as a Court Reporter is required.
• Prior experience and equipment are necessary; no training provided.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management aptitude.

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 and hearings.
• Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately.
• Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets and reviewing case information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technological proficiency

Education

NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification

Tools

Shorthand machine

Voice transcription tools

Digital capture devices

Job description

Overview

Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based in the Washington, DC area with work across the country. 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 places including legal courts, non-profit board rooms, and depositions. Location: IN-PERSON – client sites in your local area.

Responsibilities

• 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 Government, State Government, 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.

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.