Digital Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross and Co.

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 61,992

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Neal R. Gross and Co. seeks experienced Digital Court Reporters for remote and in-person assignments across Charleston. The role requires capturing accurate recordings of legal proceedings and demands a high degree of professionalism. Candidates need to be equipped with necessary tools and have prior experience.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Digital Court Reporter required.
Familiarity with court terminology and procedures.
Ability to pass security screenings for client sites.

Responsibilities

Capture clear and complete digital audio recordings of proceedings.
Maintain secure records adhering to legal standards.
Communicate with scheduling and production teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Command of the English language

Ability to work independently

Education

AAERT Certification

Tools

Digital recording software

Annotation tools

Job description

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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 seeking experienced Digital Court Reporters to capture the verbatim record of legal proceedings with accuracy, professionalism, and reliability. This role involves both remote and in-person assignments, depending on client needs. We are looking for candidates that can work anywhere from a few jobs a month to 2-3 per week depending on their availability and location.

Candidates must be self-sufficient and come equipped with the necessary tools and expertise to perform the work independently. PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.

Location: IN-PERSON - client sites in your local area

Key Responsibilities

Capture clear and complete digital audio recordings of legal proceedings including depositions, hearings, and meetings.
Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings
Monitor and ensure audio quality in real-time, annotating the record with speaker IDs and relevant notes.
Maintain a secure and organized record of proceedings, adhering to legal and confidentiality standards.
Upload and submit audio files and associated annotations through our secure systems in a timely manner.
Communicate with scheduling and production teams to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of materials.
Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions
Interact with high-level clients (Federal Govt, State Govt, Private Industry)

Requirements

Job Requirements

Minimum of 1 years of experience as a Digital Court Reporter in legal or governmental proceedings
Proficient in digital recording software, annotation tools, and audio file management.
Strong attention to detail and excellent command of the English language.
Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic courtroom or deposition environments.
Experience covering multi-speaker and technical proceedings.
Familiarity with court terminology and procedure.
Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings
Availability for occasional short-notice assignments.
AAERT Certification is strongly preferred

Equipment and Software Requirements

Candidates must provide their own:

Laptop or computer with digital recording software (e.g., ForTheRecord, Liberty, AutoScript, Soniclear or equivalent)
High-quality microphones and backup recording devices
Reliable internet access for file transfers and virtual proceedings
Secure storage for audio files and notes until submission

Benefits

This is a contract position and compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience. Compensation range is $25-45/hour.

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.

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