Court Reporter, Federal Grand Jury and Depositions - New Orleans, LA
About The Position
CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking to fill the role of Court Reporter for the United States Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Louisiana. This position involves covering federal grand jury testimony and depositions. The reporters selected will be presented to the Government with their resumes, and work will commence upon contract award. The contract is scheduled to begin on December 15, 2026, with a base year and four one-year option periods. The work involves a consistent rhythm, with grand jury sessions typically held twice a week and an average of about 50 depositions per year. Assignments are managed through the CLFC BRIDGE App, and coverage is shared between two reporters named on the contract. Reporters are compensated for their time in the room and for each transcript page produced, with higher rates for expedited orders. This is a non-exclusive engagement, allowing reporters to maintain their own clients.
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
- Page pay for every transcript page you produce: about $3.08 a page on ten-day delivery, $3.57 on five-day, $4.09 on three-day and $6.09 on same-day.
- Travel to deposition locations is reimbursed under the contract's travel terms.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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