Hybrid Court Reporter

at Magna Legal Services

• Job title: Court Reporter
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $50,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Court Reporter keeping official written records of legal proceedings using AI software. A salaried position with benefits and opportunities for career advancement in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Responsible as “keeper of the record” of legal proceedings, including deposition and hearings.
• Administer the oath to a witness prior to proceedings.
• Monitor and edit realtime transcription of the spoken word through use of Maggie™ proprietary software.
• Protect the official record by confidently intervening if participants are engaging in crosstalk.
• Gather and preserve information needed to produce a final written record.
• Manage transcript delivery timelines and client communication for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Responsible for finalizing and certifying the final transcript.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s is preferred.
• Notary Public certificate is required; assistance in obtaining is provided.
• Court Reporting Certification is encouraged; assistance in obtaining it is provided.
• Excellent English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Flexible to a hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and in-person work.

Benefits

• Salary based on experience and performance
• Benefits-eligible staff position
• Career growth opportunities
• In-house training program
• Reporter tier program for advancement
• Performance-based bonuses