Digital Court Reporter (Contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Capture clear and complete digital audio recordings of legal proceedings including depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Monitor and ensure audio quality in real-time, annotating the record with speaker IDs and relevant notes.
• Maintain a secure and organized record of proceedings, adhering to legal and confidentiality standards.
• Upload and submit audio files and associated annotations through our secure systems in a timely manner.
• Communicate with scheduling and production teams to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of materials.
• Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions.
• Interact with high-level clients (Federal Govt, State Govt, Private Industry).

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years of experience as a Digital Court Reporter in legal or governmental proceedings.
• Proficient in digital recording software, annotation tools, and audio file management.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic courtroom or deposition environments.
• Experience covering multi-speaker and technical proceedings.
• Familiarity with court terminology and procedure.
• Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings.
• Availability for occasional short-notice assignments.
• AAERT Certification is strongly preferred.

Equipment and Software Requirements

• Candidates must provide their own:
  • Laptop or computer with digital recording software (e.g., ForTheRecord, Liberty, AutoScript, Soniclear or equivalent)
  • High-quality microphones and backup recording devices
  • Reliable internet access for file transfers and virtual proceedings
  • Secure storage for audio files and notes until submission

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience. Compensation range is $25-45/hour.

Schedule

This is a contract position.