Digital Court Reporter (Annapolis, MD)

Digital Court Reporter

JOB DETAILS

Rate: $30.00 - $37.50 / hour based on certification and experience (with pay differential for evening, weekend, and holiday hours)

Job Type: Contract (Full-time, Part-time)

Job Description

CRC Salomon is looking for professional, experienced, and eager Digital Court Reporters to capture spoken testimony for depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings. If you have experience in the legal field, a professional demeanor, and proficiency in working with specialized computer equipment, join a rapidly growing company that knows how to take care of its team of digital court reporters!

Founded in 1898, CRC Salomon is a nationally-renowned firm dedicated to providing top-notch court reporting services within the legal industry. Our clients consist of various federal agencies and courts as well as state courts and attorneys. Our commitment to accuracy, reliability, and efficiency sets us apart, and we are currently expanding our team to meet the growing demands of our clients.

Qualifications

- Working knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, and legal terminology

- Working knowledge of digital audio recording technology including software and hardware

- Proficient with the use of computer technology including software applications and web-conferencing platforms, including Zoom and Webex

- Must have own court reporting equipment:

• Reliable laptop or desktop *with camera and microphone*
• Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system
• Back-up recording device
• High-speed internet

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills and possess a strong sense of discretion

- Professional dress and demeanor

- Required experience: 1 year experience with court reporter certification or legal videographer certification OR 3 years’ experience as a digital reporter OR legal videographer

- Certifications (preferred but not required): American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) (CER® or CDR®), National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), or National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA)

- Have or will become a notary at company’s request (preferred but not required)

- Legally eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

- The Digital Court Reporter serves as an independent, neutral party and is responsible for capturing and preserving the audio record, which results in the verbatim record of depositions, hearings, and other judicial proceedings.

- The duties will be performed using digital recording technology based on the company’s best practices.

- Provide setup of hardware for proceedings according to job specifications and ensure all hardware is tested immediately prior to commencement of the proceeding.

- Produce a quality and complete audio recording of the proceeding.

- Create detailed log notes and annotations of essential testimony for search, review, and transcription purposes.

- Provide playback of testimony and marking of exhibits when requested.

- Prepare and maintain all required reports, logs, and timely respond to all received communications.

- Candidates selected for this position will be given training on the programs and workflow system necessary for this contract. Additional information about our onboarding process will be provided to candidates selected for this position.

Role

• Hourly, independent contractor
• Typical hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; paid at a rate of $30.00 - $35.00, based on experience and certifications
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours include a pay differential

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $37.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• digital court reporting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $38