Digital Court Reporter - Legal Audio / Visual Technician

Planet Depos • Roanoke, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A Digital Court Reporter attends depositions and other legal proceedings to capture testimony via audio or video. The role involves setting up, operating, maintaining, and monitoring audio and video equipment, as well as taking notes and creating log notes that identify speakers and keywords and provide a general outline of the recording. The reporter also tracks important legal events, including spellings, exhibits, and objections, and swears in deponents. The position is based in Roanoke, Virginia, with a stated shift of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $22.00–$24.00 per hour. The role requires adapting to unexpected circumstances and changing schedules, including occasional work after hours.

Requirements

• Some experience or knowledge of the legal industry.
• Comfort with audio/video technologies and digital recording.
• Professional appearance and experience dealing face to face with professional clients.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances and changing schedules, including occasional after-hours work.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Nice To Haves

• A two- or four-year degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up audio and video equipment quickly and professionally in changing environments.
• Position and monitor microphones for effective audio capture.
• Mix multiple audio tracks and monitor levels and interference using a portable audio interface.
• Set white balance and exposure in different environments.
• Establish and monitor video framing consistent with legal videography norms.
• Assist clients in person and remotely with audio, video, and technology issues.
• Maintain an understanding of departmental policy, the legal field, and audio and video technology.
• Track and log key legal events, including relevant spellings, exhibit introductions, and objections.
• Swear in deponents and capture their spoken testimony under oath during depositions and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor before, during, and after proceedings.
• Maintain and operate the digital recording system and its equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Voluntary whole life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed