In PersonWork is performed in person at client sites in the local area.
About the job
Requirements
At least 1 year of experience working as a Court Reporter.
Prior Court Reporter experience and personal equipment are required; no training is provided.
Strong attention to detail.
Reliable punctuality and a deadline-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently.
Organizational and time-management aptitude.
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
Excellent English language skills.
Proficiency with technology.
Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings.
Responsibilities
Take down proceedings using machine shorthand, voice, or digital capture.
Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings.
Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately.
Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup.
Ensure all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding.
Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications.
Represent Neal R. Gross and Co. professionally in all proceedings and interactions.
Interact with high-level federal government, state government, and private-industry clients.
Desired Qualifications
NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification.
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 looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis to visit client sites in their local area. You will use specialized equipment to create an accurate record of proceedings in numerous places including legal courts, non-profit board rooms, and depositions. We are very flexible and looking for candidates that can work anywhere from a few jobs a month to 2-3 per week.
Location: IN-PERSON - client sites in your local area
Takes down the proceeding using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture
Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings
Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings
Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately
Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup
Ensure all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding
Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications
Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions
Interact with high-level clients (Federal Govt, State Govt, Private Industry)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED | NO training is provided
1+ years 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
Here is a link to a day in the life of a Neal R Gross & Co Court Reporter!
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, or disability status or other protected classes.