Court Reporter Depositions Litigation San Francisco CA

CLFC Healthcare and Communications; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is recruiting for court reporters to support depositions, arbitrations, and examinations across the nationwide practice, with recurring assignments in the San Francisco market. The independent contractor role offers a 1099 engagement and compensation tied to performance and volume.

You'll produce verbatim records, deliver transcripts on time, and may provide realtime output.

Qualifications

• RPR (NCRA) certification or active state CSR license valid in the jurisdiction of assignment.
• Minimum 2 years of professional court reporting experience.
• Notary Public commission in the jurisdiction of assignment or ability to obtain one.
• Proficiency with stenographic CAT software and reliable professional equipment with redundant backup recording.
• No federal security clearance required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Produce a complete, accurate, verbatim record of depositions, arbitrations, and examinations; deliver certified transcripts within requested turnaround tiers; provide realtime output where requested; manage exhibits; and uphold professional confidentiality and impartiality as an officer of the record.

Skills

RPR certification

CSR license

Notary Public

Stenographic CAT software

Tools

Stenographic CAT software

Job description

Total earning potential: $90,000 to $150,000+ annually (1099 independent contractor, workload dependent).

CLFC is building its court reporter roster in the San Francisco market to support depositions, arbitrations, examinations under oath, and state and commercial legal proceedings across CLFC's nationwide legal-support practice. This is recurring work, not a single engagement.

How the compensation works:

• Appearance and attendance compensation for your time at each proceeding
• 70% of transcript page revenue retained by the reporter, across ordinary, expedited, daily, and hourly delivery tiers
• Realtime, rough-draft, and copy premiums where applicable
• Steady, recurring assignment volume with flexible scheduling
• CLFC manages scheduling and payment so you focus on the record

What you will do: produce a complete, accurate, verbatim record of depositions, arbitrations, and examinations; deliver certified transcripts within requested turnaround tiers; provide realtime output where requested; manage exhibits; and uphold professional confidentiality and impartiality as an officer of the record.

Required qualifications:

• RPR (NCRA) certification or an active state Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license valid in the jurisdiction of assignment
• Minimum 2 years of professional court reporting experience
• A Notary Public commission in the jurisdiction of assignment or the ability to obtain one
• Proficiency with stenographic CAT software and reliable professional equipment with redundant backup recording
• No federal security clearance required for this role

Strongly preferred: Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) and/or Registered Merit Reporter (RMR); realtime capability; multi-jurisdiction licensure.

Engagement: Independent Contractor (1099). Assignments are accepted individually and you remain free to accept or decline based on availability and location.

About CLFC Healthcare and Communications: CLF Consultants LLC (DBA CLFC Healthcare and Communications) is a nationwide healthcare staffing, language access, and federal support services organization supporting federal, state, and local government agencies. With 500+ professionals and 200+ interpreters deployed across the country, CLFC delivers reliable, mission-focused services. CLFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.