Contract

Digital Court Reporter

Contractor

eScribers

eScribers

201-500 employees

Court and government transcription and reporting

No salary listed

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Oakland, CA, USA

Hybrid

Category
Journalism (1)
Requirements
  • Completion of training program OR previous reporting experience
  • Must have reporting equipment before being onboarded
  • Be legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Experience or knowledge of legal proceedings
  • High degree of professionalism
  • Commit to meeting all deadlines
  • Be able to upload and download files and use other basic computer functions
  • Have a high-speed internet connection
  • Reliable mode of transportation
  • Have a current U.S. bank account to receive contract payments
  • Candidates must have their own reporting equipment
Responsibilities
  • Appear in person for local and travel jobs in Oakland and/or San Francisco and surrounding regional areas
  • Remote work is also available
  • Opportunity to take transcription work for candidates found suitable based on relevant experience
  • Onboarding process that involves completion of required paperwork, computer setup, and familiarizing yourself with the programs and workflow system you'll be using
  • Priority for work is given to reporters who maintain excellent quality standards in the submission of their assignments

eScribers delivers transcription and court reporting services for courts and government agencies nationwide. Transcripts are produced by AAERT-certified transcribers, ensuring accuracy and security, and delivered through a subscription-based model under service contracts. The company focuses on timely, reliable court transcripts and supports remote hearings as part of its workflow. eScribers differentiates itself through its AAERT-certified staff, strict security, and strategic acquisitions (AVTranz in 2015 and Deposition Services Inc. in 2021) that broaden its capabilities. Its goal is to improve courtroom processes and provide dependable transcription services that meet the needs of government entities.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$10.3M

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Largest provider covers thousands of hearings, delivering millions of pages yearly.
  • Private equity backing fuels worldwide growth with offices in London and Dublin.
  • Remote freelance model attracts transcribers, supporting flexible scaling amid demand.

What critics are saying

  • Verbit's AI tools undercut contracts with 95% accuracy at 50-70% lower costs by Q1 2026.
  • Private equity cost cuts drive transcriber exodus, crippling network in 3-6 months.
  • US DARM program obsoletes proprietary tech, voiding 15+ state contracts in 12-24 months.

What makes eScribers unique

  • eScribers holds exclusive statewide court transcription contracts across the US.
  • Proprietary end-to-end system leverages 1,000+ AAERT-certified transcribers nationwide.
  • Acquired AVTranz in 2015 and Deposition Services Inc. in 2021 for expansion.

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Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Phone/Internet Stipend

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Gym Membership

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Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%