Freelance Court Reporter Stenographer

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services company is seeking a Freelance Court Reporter Stenographer to capture and transcribe spoken testimony. The ideal candidate will have court reporting certification and strong accuracy. This role offers flexibility to work on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid model, contributing to the delivery of high-quality legal transcripts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, and time management are required.
• Ability to work in-person, remote, or hybrid settings.
• Exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, and time management
• Ability to work in-person, remote, or hybrid settings

Responsibilities

• Attend and record depositions, arbitrations, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Use stenographic equipment and CAT software to capture verbatim records.
• Prepare, edit, and deliver certified transcripts within required timeframes.
• Collaborate professionally with attorneys, legal teams, and clients
• Manage case-related materials, exhibits, and documentation
• Stay current with legal terminology and court reporting standards

Skills

Certification in court reporting

Accuracy

Confidentiality

Time management

Professionalism

Education

State and/or nationally recognized court reporting certification

Tools

Stenographic machine

CAT software

Transcription tools

Job description

Overview

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Position details: Freelance Court Reporter responsible for capturing and transcribing spoken testimony to create an official legal record. Work may be on-site, remote, or hybrid, with transcripts meeting high standards of quality and professionalism.

About the Role

As a Freelance Court Reporter, you will capture and transcribe spoken testimony using stenographic equipment, ensuring a complete, accurate, and timely legal record. You’ll work with attorneys, witnesses, and legal professionals in a variety of settings—on-site, remote, or hybrid—delivering transcripts that meet the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and record depositions, arbitrations, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Use stenographic equipment and CAT software to capture verbatim records
• Prepare, edit, and deliver certified transcripts within required timeframes
• Collaborate professionally with attorneys, legal teams, and clients
• Manage case-related materials, exhibits, and documentation
• Stay current with legal terminology and court reporting standards

What You’ll Need

• Certification: State and/or nationally recognized court reporting certification (e.g., CSR, RPR)
• Equipment: Reliable stenographic machine, CAT software, and transcription tools
• Experience: 1+ years of experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply
• Professionalism: Exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, and time management
• Adaptability: Ability to work in-person, remote, or hybrid settings

What Success Looks Like

• High percentage of accurate and on-time transcript delivery
• Strong professional reputation among attorneys and legal teams
• Effective management of case materials and documentation
• Reliable and consistent use of CAT software and stenographic tools
• Positive engagement with Esquire support teams and colleagues

Work Environment

This role involves a combination of on-site, remote, or hybrid assignments. Success comes from strong time management, proactive communication, and maintaining professional relationships with attorneys, witnesses, and clients.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Esquire Deposition Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, you may request it.

Washington, DC