Legal Videographer, Federal Depositions - New Orleans, LA

CLFC Healthcare and Communications • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

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 federal court reporting contract. The videographer will be responsible for producing the video record of federal grand jury and deposition proceedings. This role involves managing live video streams and recordings for remote depositions, ensuring the deponent remains in full view, and operating professional video and audio equipment with backup recording. The videographer will work alongside a CLFC court reporter to ensure alignment between the video record and the transcript. Confidentiality of testimony, recordings, and exhibits is paramount, as is maintaining a documented chain of custody for all media. Assignment coordination will be managed through the CLFC BRIDGE App. The estimated commitment is approximately 20 hours in the first year, making it suitable to complement existing client work.

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

• 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.
• Travel to deposition locations is reimbursed under the contract's travel terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed