Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Court Reporting services firm is looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis. The position requires the capture of verbatim court proceedings using specialized equipment. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and must provide their own equipment. A strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential, as this role often involves interacting with high-level clients. The company offers a flexible schedule, working in various client locations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working as a Court Reporter is required.
• Must pass security screening for access to client sites.
• Prior experience and equipment necessary; no training provided.
• Proficient with technology and court reporting equipment.
• Certification (NCRA/AAERT/NVRA) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture verbatim proceedings of courts and meetings.
• Set up and operate equipment to accurately capture records.
• Ensure all required reports and logs are maintained.
• 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 Gov, State Gov, Private Industry)

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient with technology

Organizational aptitude

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Security screening readiness

English proficiency

Certification preferred

Education

NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification

Tools

Machine Shorthand Equipment

Voice Capture Technology

Digital Capture Equipment

Job description

Job Overview

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

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 Gov, State Gov, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Senior Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Administrative