Digital Court Reporter - Legal Audio / Visual Technician
Planet Depos is a company that specializes in legal audio and visual services. They are seeking a Digital Court Reporter who will be responsible for capturing depositions via audio and video, setting up and maintaining recording equipment, and accurately logging key events during legal proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Quickly set up audio/video equipment in a professional and tidy manner in new and everchanging environments
- Accurately position and monitor microphone placement for ideal audio capture
- Actively and continuously mix multiple audio tracks for proper level and monitor for interference on a portable audio interface
- Properly set white balance and exposure in various environments
- Establish and actively monitor appropriate video framing consistent with legal videography norms
- Assist clients with varying audio, video, and technology issues both in-person and remotely
- Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of departmental policy, the legal field, and audio and video technology
- Actively track and log key legal events during legal proceedings, including notating relevant spellings, the introduction of exhibits, and objections
- Swear in deponents and faithfully capture their spoken testimony under oath during depositions and other legal proceedings
- Maintain a calm, neutral, and professional demeanor before, during, and after various legal proceedings
Skills
- Ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances
- Ability to operate on a changing schedule, sometimes working after hours
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
- 2- or 4-year degree preferred
- Some experience or knowledge of the legal industry
- Comfortable with A/V technologies and digital recording
- Professional appearance
- Experience with dealing face to face with professional clients
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long Term Disability
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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