Digital Court Reporter - Legal Audio / Visual Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBread Craft, 24, Church Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, United States
About the Role
A Digital Court Reporter serves as a critical technical partner in legal proceedings, ensuring the accurate capture of testimony through audio and video. This role is essential for attorneys who require a professional record of depositions, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of legal protocols.
In this position, you will be present in depositions to set up and operate audio/video equipment, ensuring high-quality recording in ever-changing environments. Your day involves actively mixing audio tracks, monitoring for interference, and adjusting video framing to meet legal videography norms. Beyond technical setup, you will take detailed notes, create logs of speaker identification and keywords, and track key legal events such as objections and the introduction of exhibits. You will also swear in deponents and faithfully capture their spoken testimony under oath.
Success in this role requires a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor at all times. You will act as a troubleshooter for clients facing audio, video, or technology issues, both in-person and remotely. The position demands adaptability to unexpected circumstances and a changing schedule, which may include working after hours.
Location and Schedule
This full-time role is based in Roanoke, VA, operating on an 8:00 am to 5:00 pm shift. Candidates must have a reliable mode of transportation and the physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs to manage equipment in various settings.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V) committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Such accommodations will be reviewed by management on a case-by-case basis.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Bread Craft, 24, Church Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, United States
Roanoke, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEstablish and monitor video framing consistent with legal videography norms
- check_circleLog key legal events including spellings, exhibits, and objections
- check_circleSwear in deponents and capture spoken testimony under oath
- check_circleAssist clients with audio, video, and technology issues in person or remotely
- check_circleMaintain a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor during legal proceedings
- check_circlePosition and monitor microphone placement for optimal audio capture
- check_circleMix multiple audio tracks and monitor for interference on portable interfaces
- check_circleSet up audio and video equipment professionally in varying environments
- check_circleAdjust white balance and exposure settings for various lighting conditions
Requirements
- verified2- or 4-year degree preferred
- verifiedExperience or knowledge of the legal industry
- verifiedExperience with A/V technologies and digital recording
- verifiedExperience dealing face to face with professional clients
- verifiedAbility to lift a minimum of 50lbs
- verifiedReliable mode of transportation
Nice to Have
2- or 4-year degree
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleVoluntary term life insurancecheck_circleVoluntary whole life insurancecheck_circleVoluntary long term disability insurancecheck_circlePaid time off (PTO)check_circlePaid holidayscheck_circle401(k) retirement plancheck_circleEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
