Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross & Co • Fairbanks, 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. Assignments may take place in legal courts, nonprofit board rooms, depositions, hearings, and meetings. Work is in person, with the company seeking candidates able to handle anywhere from a few assignments per month to two or three per week. Prior court reporting experience and equipment are required; no training is provided. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

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.
• 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.
• 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

• Capture verbatim records of court proceedings, meetings, depositions, and hearings using machine shorthand, voice, or digital capture.
• Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture proceedings accurately.
• Prepare for assignments by building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring hardware is properly set up.
• Secure exhibits, perform file backups, and complete and upload required worksheets at the close of proceedings.
• Maintain required reports and logs, and respond promptly to communications.
• Represent NRGCO professionally during proceedings and interactions.
• Interact with high-level clients in federal government, state government, and private industry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed