Freelance Court Reporter/Stenographer - San Francisco, CA Freelance Court Reporter/Stenographer - San Francisco, CA
Job Details
Job Category
Legal
Description
Disclaimer: This role is a certified officer of the court and requires advanced stenographic training and should not be confused for a journalism or creative writing role.
Esquire Deposition Solutions is growing faster than ever, and we actively seek experienced new partnerships with Certified Court Reporters. Are you seeking the flexibility and benefits of 1099/ contractor status? Part-time or full-time opportunities are available. Don’t miss out -- we know you will love it at Esquire!
What You Will Do
Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using stenograph machines
Prepare accurate final transcript per client’s request/ Submit final ASCII via online portal
Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words
Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements
Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public
Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats
What Traits You Will Have
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Self-Control
Cooperation
What You Will Need
Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR) license, where applicable
NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification, if your state does not offer a license
Why Esquire?
We have lots of work for you! We offer great opportunities for interesting work and competitive compensation
Easy-to-use portal for online ASCII submission – we save you time – we’re all digital!
We pay you with a weekly pay cycle
Cash Rewards available and other great perks
Unlike other agencies, we pay our reporters' shipping costs so they don't have to wait for reimbursement
We host market specific events for reporters to build connections with the Esquire Team
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