Digital Court Reporter - Legal Audio / Visual Technician

Planet Depos•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Digital Court Reporter attends depositions and other legal proceedings to capture testimony via audio or video. The role sets up, operates, monitors, and maintains audio and video recording equipment, and creates notes and log entries identifying speakers and key events to provide a general outline of the recording. The reporter also swears in deponents and captures their spoken testimony under oath. The position is based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a stated shift of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $22.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements

Comfort with A/V technologies and digital recording.
Professional appearance and experience dealing face to face with professional clients.
Ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances and operate on a changing schedule, sometimes working after hours.
Reliable mode of transportation.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, grasp, handle or feel with hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Nice To Haves

Some experience or knowledge of the legal industry.
A two- or four-year degree.

Responsibilities

Set up audio and video equipment quickly, professionally, and neatly in changing environments.
Position and monitor microphones to achieve ideal 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 in accordance 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 spellings, exhibit introductions, and objections.
Swear in deponents and faithfully capture their sworn testimony 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.