Digital Reporter
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Description
Are you detail-oriented tech-savvy and eager to play a key role in legal proceedings
Join Esquire as a Digital Reportera vital position where youll ensure accurate audio capture and maintain control of judicial proceedings.
Why Choose Esquire
Esquire is a leader in legal support services known for innovation professionalism and delivering exceptional quality. As part of our team youll receive comprehensive training competitive benefits and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology. At Esquire we are focused on Getting it Right for our clients our partners and our employees. We understand that the client experience begins with us and were committed to empowering our employees to continually innovate our services to earn clients for life.
About the Role
As a Digital Reporter youll be responsible for capturing and preserving verbatim records of depositions and other judicial proceedings. Whether in-person or remote youll use specialized recording software and hardware to produce high-quality audio/video documentation. Youll also administer oaths create detailed annotations for transcription and ensure smooth and professional proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately record legal proceedings using advanced audio/video equipment
- Administer oaths and maintain control as an independent authority
- Annotate essential testimony for transcription and playback as needed
- Manage and secure exhibits backup files and complete job-specific worksheets
- Maintain professionalism and build effective relationships with clients and legal professionals
- Perform timely preparation for assignments and respond to communications efficiently
What Youll Need
- Skills: Strong attention to detail ability to meet deadlines and excellent problem-solving skills under pressure
- Experience: Familiarity with court procedures legal terminology and digital recording technology is preferred
- Certifications: Ability to obtain a Notary Public license and AAERTs Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) certification
- Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and touch typing (minimum 60 wpm with accuracy)
- Education: Associates degree in legal studies communications or audio/visual technology is a plus
- Personal Attributes: Self-motivated professional demeanor and adaptability to work in various environments
- Other Requirements: Valid drivers license reliable transportation and the ability to pass a national criminal background check
What Success Looks Like
- Producing accurate and high-quality audio recordings for transcription and review
- Demonstrating exceptional professionalism with clients and colleagues
- Exceeding quality control benchmarks and contributing to efficient office operations
Work Environment
This role involves a mix of office-based work and travel to legal proceedings (up to a 75-mile radius from your location). Youll thrive in a dynamic environment where adaptability and professionalism are key.
Dont meet every single requirement
Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly we still encourage you to applyyou may be just the right person for this or other opportunities.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations:
Esquire Deposition Solutions policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Esquire Deposition Solutions is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable laws including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. We also comply with similar laws in other jurisdictions where we operate.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .
Qualifications
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS OR ABILITIES
Exhibit a courteous and professional demeanor with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different roles within the legal community and the general public.
Working knowledge of court procedures legal documents and legal terminology.
Working knowledge of digital audio/video recording technology.
Ability to obtain a Notary Public license.
Ability to obtain and maintain American Association of Electronic Reporters (AAERT) Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) certification.
Maintain a valid drivers license proof of insurance and reliable transportation.
Self-motivated focused attentive and detail-oriented.
Ability to plan work effectively meet the deadlines assigned and make sound decisions.
Possess problem-solving abilities to resolve challenges.
Ability to work under pressure.
Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance working at Esquire office when not at a job assignment.
Demonstrate a commitment to Company objectives.
Ability to pass a national criminal background check.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in the English language ability to read and interpret documents and instructions with a good working knowledge of English grammar punctuation and spelling.
Minimum touch-typing speed of 60 wpm with high degree of accuracy.
Familiarity with computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Associates Degree in legal studies communications audio/visual technology performance art or military experience preferred.
Experience as a legal secretary/administrator paralegal legal videographer or legal transcriptionist preferred.
MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS
Successfully meeting expectations in the performance of daily assignments.
Produce quality audio for accurate transcription/translation.
Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and provide support to clients during the proceedings.
Provide detailed and accurate annotations for transcript preparation.
Exceed quality control checks on audio production annotations completion of worksheets and order forms.
Support office operations effectively and efficiently as needed.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Workspace is within a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise dust temperature and the like.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements.
Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Employment Type
Full-Time
