Legal Videographer - Detroit, MI
About The Position
CLFC is expanding its nationwide federal legal-support practice, supporting U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal courts, administrative proceedings, state agencies, and commercial litigation. CLFC is building its legal videographer roster in the Detroit, MI market. CLFC directly contracts and self-performs this work. This independent-contractor opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate with a guaranteed two-hour minimum per proceeding and coordination with CLFC's court reporters on synchronized video-transcript proceedings. Videographers are considered for recurring federal, state, and deposition assignments as CLFC receives and performs court reporting awards nationwide, rather than for a single engagement. Assignment volume and annual earnings are not guaranteed. The successful videographer is an experienced professional who produces a certified, defensible video record, maintains chain of custody, and operates with strict confidentiality.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of professional legal videography experience in depositions or legal proceedings.
- U.S. citizen or national, or lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship, with U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
- Ownership of a professional HD or 4K legal video system with dual-channel audio, redundant media capture, time and date stamping, and secure encrypted file transfer, or use of CLFC-furnished equipment on designated federal assignments.
- Working knowledge of deposition and federal legal video standards and defensible-record requirements.
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation where the assignment requires it.
- Reliable availability to travel to assignment locations within the assigned market.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) or equivalent professional certification.
- Membership in the American Guild of Court Videographers (AGCV).
- Experience supporting federal proceedings such as U.S. District Court or U.S. Attorney's Office matters.
- Experience with realtime synchronization between video and stenographic transcript.
- Availability across multiple markets or willingness to travel regionally.
- Existing professional experience coordinating with court reporters.
Responsibilities
- Produce a certified, accurate legal video record of depositions and proceedings in accordance with applicable federal and jurisdictional standards.
- Synchronize the video record with the court reporter's transcript where realtime or synchronized delivery is required.
- Set up, test, and operate a professional HD or 4K legal video system with dual-channel audio, redundant media capture, on-screen time and date stamping, and backup recording at each proceeding.
- Maintain a documented chain of custody for all recorded media and exhibits.
- Deliver finished media through secure, encrypted channels within the required turnaround.
- Uphold strict confidentiality at all times, including in secure and grand-jury-adjacent settings.
- Coordinate scheduling, claims, and confirmations through CLFC's BRIDGE App.
Benefits
- Travel reimbursed per contract and assignment terms.
- CLFC furnishes equipment on designated federal assignments.
- Administrative support for credentialing and payment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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