Court Reporter with Government Security Clearance (contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading court reporting firm is seeking experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis across client sites in Indiana. The responsibilities include accurately recording proceedings using specialized equipment and ensuring all documentation is handled professionally. Candidates must have prior experience as a Court Reporter and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers flexible working opportunities, welcoming candidates who can commit to varying job frequencies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and equipment are required.
• 1+ year working as a Court Reporter.
• Ability to pass security screening for client sites.

Responsibilities

• Takes down proceedings using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture.
• Captures verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings.
• Transports, sets up, and operates equipment to capture the record accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Proficient with technology

Education

NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification

Job description

Court Reporter with Government Security Clearance (contract)

Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based in Washington, DC with work across the country. Our clients include local, state and federal courts, the House of Representatives, Department of Defense and private sector organizations. We are looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis, visiting client sites in their local area. You will use specialized equipment to record proceedings accurately in courts, non‑profit board rooms, depositions, meetings, and hearings. We are flexible and welcome candidates who can work a few jobs a month to 2–3 per week.

Location: IN‑PERSON – client sites in your local area

Responsibilities

• Takes down proceedings using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture
• Captures verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings
• Administers oaths and participates in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Transports, sets up, and operates equipment to capture the record accurately
• Performs advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup
• Ensures all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding
• Maintains all required reports and logs and responds promptly to communications
• Represents NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions
• Interacts with high‑level clients (Federal Govt, State Govt, Private Industry)

Requirements

• Prior experience and equipment is required – no training is provided
• 1+ year 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, disability status, or other protected classes.