Court Reporter (Contract)

About the role

Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based in the Washington, DC area, serving local, state, and federal courts, the House of Representatives, the Department of Defense, and private‑sector clients. The company is seeking experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis, traveling to client sites in their local area to create accurate records of proceedings.

Location: In‑person work at client sites in your local area. Assignments may range from a few jobs per month to 2‑3 per week.

Responsibilities

• Take down proceedings using machine shorthand, voice, or digital capture.
• Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings.
• Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately.
• Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup.
• Secure all exhibits, perform proper file backups, and complete and upload required worksheets at the close of the proceeding.
• Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications.
• Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions.
• Interact with high‑level clients (Federal Government, State Government, Private Industry).

Requirements

• Prior experience and equipment required; no training is provided.
• 1+ years working as a Court Reporter.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliably punctual and deadline‑oriented.
• Can‑do attitude and excellent work ethic.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organizational and time‑management aptitude.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Proficient with technology.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings.
• NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred.