Court Reporter with Government Security Clearance (contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Court Reporting company is seeking experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis. Responsibilities include capturing verbatim proceedings and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must have prior experience and appropriate equipment, as well as a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and is located in various client sites.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working as a Court Reporter required.
• Prior experience and equipment is required – no training provided.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with technology and equipment used for court reporting.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings.
• NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take proceeding notes using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture.
• Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, and hearings.
• Transport and operate equipment to capture the record accurately.
• Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications.
• Represent the company professionally in all proceedings.
• 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

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Proficiency with technology

Excellent English language skills

Certification preferred

Education

NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification

1+ years as a Court Reporter

Job description

Court Reporter with Government Security Clearance (contract)

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 advanced 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.