Digital Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross & Co; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Neal R. Gross & Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company serving clients nationwide.

We seek experienced Digital Court Reporters to capture verbatim records for Grand Jury Trials, with a mix of remote and in-person assignments depending on client needs. Candidates must be self-sufficient, bring their own equipment, and have at least 1 year of digital court reporting experience. AAERT certification is strongly preferred and security screening for access to government

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year of digital court reporting experience in legal or governmental proceedings
• Must pass security screening for access to client sites including government buildings
• Candidates must be self-sufficient and bring their own equipment and tools
• AAERT certification strongly preferred

Aufgaben

• Capture clear and complete digital audio recordings of legal proceedings (depositions, hearings, meetings)
• Administer oaths and participate in depositions and hearings
• Monitor audio quality in real time and annotate the record with speaker IDs
• Maintain secure, organized records of proceedings per confidentiality standards
• Upload and submit audio files and annotations through secure systems on time
• Communicate with scheduling and production teams to ensure on-time delivery
• Represent Neal R. Gross & Co professionally in all proceedings and interactions
• Interact with high-level clients (Federal Govt, State Govt, Private Industry)
• Cover multi-speaker and technical proceedings
• Familiarity with court terminology and procedure
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites
• Availability for occasional short-notice assignments
• AAERT Certification strongly preferred

Kenntnisse

Digital court reporting

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Security screening readiness

AAERT Certification (preferred)

Tools

ForTheRecord

Liberty

AutoScript

Soniclear

Jobbeschreibung

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 for Grand Jury Trials. 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)
• 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

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.