Court Reporter, Federal Grand Jury and Depositions in New Orleans - Slidell, LA
About The Position
CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking to fill two key personnel positions for a court reporting contract with the United States Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Louisiana. This role involves providing court reporting services for federal grand jury testimony and depositions. The contract is scheduled to begin on December 15, 2026, with a base year and four one-year option periods. The work involves capturing verbatim records, producing certified transcripts with various delivery schedules, and potentially hosting remote depositions. The engagement is on an independent contractor basis (1099) and is assignment-based. The volume of work historically averages about 60 grand jury session days and about 50 depositions a year, with coverage shared between the two selected reporters. Reporters are compensated for attendance time and transcript pages produced, with higher rates for expedited transcripts. Travel to deposition locations within 50 miles of New Orleans is reimbursed.
Requirements
- Qualified in the operation of stenotype equipment, realtime and computer-aided transcription.
- Louisiana Certified Court Reporter (CCR) in good standing with the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters.
- Authority to administer oaths in Louisiana.
- United States citizen or national, or lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship, with United States residency for at least three of the last five years, as the Department of Justice requires.
- Ability to clear the Department of Justice background investigation required for access to grand jury material.
- Availability for Thursday and Friday grand jury sessions in New Orleans, and for depositions within 50 miles of the city.
- A current resume showing location, education, experience, training and any security clearance, which CLFC submits to the Government with its quote.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) or Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR).
- Federal grand jury experience, or experience supporting a United States Attorney's Office or United States District Court.
- Experience producing same-day and other expedited transcripts.
- Experience hosting remote depositions on video conferencing platforms.
- Experience working alongside a legal videographer.
Responsibilities
- Capture a complete and accurate verbatim record of federal grand jury testimony and depositions.
- Record on stenotype equipment with realtime and computer-aided transcription.
- Administer the oath to witnesses where the proceeding requires it.
- Produce certified transcripts in the contract format, on ten-day, five-day, three-day and same-day delivery schedules as ordered.
- Attach the reporter's certificate to each original transcript in the form the contract prescribes.
- Host remote depositions when ordered: send the links to all parties, swear the witness and take custody of the exhibits.
- Protect grand jury secrecy and the confidentiality of all testimony, notes and exhibits.
- Maintain a documented chain of custody for notes, media and exhibits, and deliver transcripts through secure channels.
- Coordinate assignment claims and confirmations through the CLFC BRIDGE App.
Benefits
- Compensation: $60.00 per hour of attendance, plus page pay of about $3.08 to $6.09 for every transcript page you produce.
- Travel to deposition locations is reimbursed under the contract's travel terms.
- Non-exclusive engagement, so you keep your own clients alongside it.
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Career Level
Senior
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