Court Reporter with Clearance (contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading court reporting service provider is looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis across client sites. Responsibilities include verbatim recording of proceedings and operating necessary equipment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and possess strong attention to detail and technology proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working as a Court Reporter.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites.
• Proficiency with technology and recording equipment.

Responsibilities

• Take down proceedings using machine shorthand, voice, or digital capture.
• Capture verbatim proceedings of courts and meetings.
• Prepare for assignments by building worksheets and reviewing case info.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification

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

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 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.

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.