Digital Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R Gross & Co • Fort Pierce, FL

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About The Position

Neal R. Gross and Co. is seeking experienced Digital Court Reporters to capture accurate, professional, and reliable verbatim records of Grand Jury Trials and other legal proceedings. Assignments may be remote or in person depending on client needs, with in-person work at client sites in the candidate’s local area. Work may range from a few assignments per month to two or three per week, depending on availability and location. Candidates must be self-sufficient and provide the equipment and expertise needed to perform independently. Prior experience and equipment are required.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Digital Court Reporter in legal or governmental proceedings.
• Proficiency with digital recording software, annotation tools, and audio file management.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic courtroom or deposition environments.
• Experience covering multi-speaker and technical proceedings.
• Familiarity with court terminology and procedure.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings.
• Availability for occasional short-notice assignments.
• Provide a laptop or computer with digital recording software, such as ForTheRecord, Liberty, AutoScript, Soniclear, or equivalent.
• Provide high-quality microphones and backup recording devices.
• Provide reliable internet access for file transfers and virtual proceedings.
• Provide secure storage for audio files and notes until submission.

Nice To Haves

• AAERT Certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture clear and complete digital audio recordings of legal proceedings, including depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Monitor audio quality in real time and annotate the record with speaker IDs and relevant notes.
• Maintain secure, organized records in accordance with legal and confidentiality standards.
• Upload and submit audio files and associated annotations through secure systems in a timely manner.
• Communicate with scheduling and production teams to support accurate, on-time delivery of materials.
• Represent NRGCO professionally in proceedings and other interactions.
• Interact with high-level clients in federal government, state government, and private industry.

What This Job Offers

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