Court Reporter (Contract)

Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based in the Washington, DC area, serving clients across the country, including local, state, and federal courts, the House of Representatives, the Department of Defense, and private-sector clients.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis, visiting client sites in your local area. You will use specialized equipment to create an accurate record of proceedings in settings such as legal courts, non-profit board rooms, and depositions. We offer flexibility, with opportunities ranging from a few jobs a month to 2-3 per week.

Responsibilities

• Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture.
• Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Transport, set up, and operate equipment to accurately capture the record.
• Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup.
• Ensure all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding.
• Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications.
• Represent Neal R. Gross and Co. professionally in all proceedings and interactions.
• Interact with high-level clients, including Federal Government, State Government, and Private Industry.

Requirements

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