Digital Court Reporter - Legal Audio / Visual Technician

Location: Baltimore, MD

About the role

A Digital Court Reporter is required to be present in depositions where an attorney desires to have the deponent’s testimony captured via audio or video. They are responsible for setting up the audio and video equipment, recording the deposition, and maintaining the digital recording system. Digital Court Reporters also take notes during proceedings, create a log of speaker identification and keywords, and provide a general outline of the digital recording.

Responsibilities

• Quickly set up audio/video equipment in a professional and tidy manner in new and ever-changing environments.
• Accurately position and monitor microphone placement for ideal audio capture.
• Actively and continuously mix multiple audio tracks for proper level and monitor for interference on a portable audio interface.
• Properly set white balance and exposure in various environments.
• Establish and actively monitor appropriate video framing consistent with legal videography norms.
• Assist clients with varying audio, video, and technology issues both in-person and remotely.
• Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of departmental policy, the legal field, and audio and video technology.
• Actively track and log key legal events during legal proceedings, including notating relevant spellings, the introduction of exhibits, and objections.
• Swear in deponents and faithfully capture their spoken testimony under oath during depositions and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor before, during, and after various legal proceedings.

Requirements

• Some experience or knowledge of the legal industry.
• 2- or 4-year degree preferred.
• Comfortable with A/V technologies and digital recording.
• Professional appearance and experience dealing face-to-face with professional clients.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances and operate on a changing schedule, sometimes working after hours.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations will be reviewed by management on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)