Maggie™ Court Reporter - DC
Magna Legal Services provides end-to-end legal support services, and they are seeking a Maggie™ Court Reporter to maintain official written records of legal proceedings. This role involves using proprietary software to capture spoken words in real time, with opportunities for career growth and advancement based on performance.
Responsibilities
- Ultimately 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 to ensure an accurate, verbatim written record
- Protect the official record by confidently intervening if participants are engaging in crosstalk
- Gather and preserve information needed to produce a final written record, including case information, participants, and exhibits
- Manage transcript delivery timelines and client communication to ensure timely delivery
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality standards are met
- Responsible for finalizing and certifying that the final transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceeding
Skills
- 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
- Salaried, benefits-eligible staff position
- Opportunities for career growth
- Eligible for our reporter tier program, which offers advancement based on experience and performance
- Increase in compensation and may be eligible for bonuses
- Remote with up to 25% travel across DC
- Assistance in obtaining Notary Public certificate
- Assistance in obtaining Court Reporting Certification
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