Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross & Co • Anchorage, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Neal R. Gross and Co. is seeking experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis at client sites in their local area. The company provides court reporting and transcription services to local, state, and federal courts, the House of Representatives, the Department of Defense, and private-sector clients. Court Reporters use specialized equipment to create accurate records of proceedings in settings such as courts, nonprofit boardrooms, and depositions. The workload is flexible, ranging from a few assignments per month to two or three per week. Prior experience and equipment are required; no training is provided. Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

The role is performed in person at client sites. Court Reporters may capture proceedings using machine shorthand, voice, or digital capture methods, and must prepare for assignments, operate and transport equipment, secure exhibits and backups, and complete required reports and worksheets. They represent the company professionally and interact with high-level government and private-industry clients.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Court Reporter.
• Prior experience and equipment are required; no training is provided.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable punctuality and a deadline-oriented approach.
• A 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.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings.

Nice To Haves

• NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification is strongly preferred.

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.
• Prepare for assignments by building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring hardware is set up properly.
• Ensure exhibits are secured, file backups are completed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded when proceedings conclude.
• Maintain required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications.
• Represent Neal R. Gross and Co. professionally in proceedings and other interactions.
• Interact with high-level clients in federal government, state government, and private industry.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed