Digital Reporter


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 23 - 28
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Capture the words that shape justice. No legal experience requiredwe train and certify you.

Are you detail-oriented tech-savvy and looking for a meaningful career with a clear path to grow Join Esquire as a Digital Reportera vital role where you preserve the official record of legal proceedings and help keep the justice system moving.

You dont need a law degree or prior experience. If youre reliable professional and ready to learn well give you the training certification support and technology to thrive.

Why Choose Esquire

Esquire Deposition Solutions is a national leader in legal support services known for innovation professionalism and exceptional quality. The legal industry is facing a serious court reporter shortageand digital reporters are the scalable solution keeping cases on track. That means real demand real stability and a genuine opportunity to build a career.

Were focused on Getting it Right for our clients our partners and our employees and were committed to helping you continually grow your skills.

About the Role

As a Digital Reporter youll capture and preserve the verbatim record of depositions and other legal proceedings. Using purpose-built recording software and hardwareon-site within your region or remotelyyoull produce high-quality audio/video documentation administer oaths mark and secure exhibits create annotations for transcription and keep proceedings running smoothly and professionally.

What Youll Do

  • Capture accurate high-quality audio/video records of legal proceedings using advanced equipment
  • Set up and test your equipment before each proceeding so the record is flawless
  • Administer oaths and maintain control of the proceeding as an independent neutral authority
  • Annotate essential testimony for transcription search and playback
  • Manage and secure exhibits back up all files and complete job worksheets
  • Build strong professional relationships with attorneys clients and colleagues

What Youll Need

  • Mindset: Strong attention to detail dependability and a calm professional presence under pressure
  • Tech comfort: Confidence with everyday technology and Microsoft Office; willingness to learn our recording platforms with full training provided
  • Typing: Touch typing at roughly 50 wpm with good accuracy
  • Certification: Willingness to obtain a Notary Public license and AAERT/CAPTUR Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) certificationwe support you through the process
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent. A college degree or court reporting legal studies communications or A/V background is a plus but not required
  • Logistics: Valid drivers license reliable transportation and ability to pass a national criminal background check

What Success Looks Like

  • Producing accurate high-quality recordings and annotations for transcription
  • Delivering exceptional professionalism with clients and colleagues
  • Meeting deadlines and exceeding quality-control benchmarks

Your Career Path

Start as a Digital Reporter and grow with us. With certification and strong performance you can advance toward senior reporter trainer/mentor quality roles and area management. We invest in your development at every step.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including

  • Insurance: Medical dental vision short- and long-term disability insurance basic life insurance and supplemental insurance for employees and their dependents
  • Retirement: Eligibility to enroll in the companys 401(k) plan with match contribution
  • Paid Time Off: Employees receive two weeks of vacation leave per year or 80 hours annually
  • Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year and 2 paid floating holidays per year
  • Sick Leave: 5 paid sick days per year
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Financial assistance to support your career development

Work Environment

This role involves a mix of field worktravel to proceedings generally within a 75-mile radius of your locationand office/remote work. Youll thrive here if youre adaptable organized and professional.

Dont meet every requirement

Were building a diverse inclusive team and we hire for potential. If youre excited about this role but your background doesnt line up perfectly apply anywayyou may be exactly who were looking for here or in another role.

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 .


DescriptionCapture the words that shape justice. No legal experience requiredwe train and certify you.Are you detail-oriented tech-savvy and looking for a meaningful career with a clear path to grow Join Esquire as a Digital Reportera vital role where you preserve the official record of legal procee...