Legal Videographer, Federal Depositions in New Orleans - Baton Rouge, LA
About The Position
CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking a Legal Videographer to serve as key personnel for the United States Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Louisiana, under a court reporting contract. The videographer will be responsible for producing the video record of federal depositions, working alongside a court reporter. This role involves managing live video streams and recordings for remote depositions, ensuring the deponent remains in full view. The estimated commitment is around 20 hours of video attendance in the first year, making it a suitable addition to an existing client base and providing federal engagement experience.
Requirements
- Professional legal videography experience, with sole responsibility for capture, audio and delivery.
- Own professional video and audio recording equipment.
- United States citizen or national, or lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship, with United States residency for at least three of the last five years.
- Ability to clear a Department of Justice background investigation where the assignment requires it.
- Availability for depositions within 50 miles of New Orleans.
- A current resume showing location, education, experience, training and any security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) or an equivalent professional certification.
- Experience recording depositions for federal proceedings.
- Experience streaming and recording remote depositions on video conferencing platforms.
- Experience synchronizing video with a stenographic transcript.
Responsibilities
- Produce an accurate video record of federal depositions.
- Manage the live video stream and the recording on remote depositions, keeping the deponent in full view throughout.
- Set up, test and operate professional video and audio equipment at each proceeding, with backup recording.
- Work alongside the court reporter so that the video record and the transcript align.
- Protect the confidentiality of all testimony, recordings and exhibits.
- Maintain a documented chain of custody for recorded media and deliver it through secure channels.
- Coordinate assignment claims and confirmations through the CLFC BRIDGE App.
Benefits
- Compensation: $60.00 to $75.00 per hour, with a two-hour minimum for each proceeding.
- Independent contractor engagement (1099), paid within 30 days of your invoice.
- Travel to deposition locations is reimbursed under the contract's travel terms.
- The contract is planned as a base year beginning December 15, 2026, with four one-year option periods available to the Government.
- Assignment claims and confirmations are managed through CLFC's BRIDGE App.
- A named Program Manager from CLFC's Program Management Office is your single point of contact for scheduling, coordination and payment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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