Legal Administrative Assistant to Digital Reporter

$56,160 - $112,320/Yr

Veritext Legal Solutions - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Albany, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Digital Reporter position at Veritext Legal Solutions is an independent contractor role that involves officiating legal proceedings and capturing accurate records through audio recordings and note-taking. This hybrid position is ideal for individuals with experience in the legal industry, and it offers a pathway for those new to Digital Reporting to receive training and support. Digital Reporters play a crucial role in the legal system by ensuring that witness testimonies and other proceedings are accurately documented.

Responsibilities

• Managing the proceedings as an independent arbiter of the record
• Swearing-in witnesses and acting as Notary of the State
• Generating a clear and complete recording of the proceeding using high-fidelity audio technology
• Creating accurate and detailed annotations of case events and terminology to serve as a guide for subsequent transcription.

Requirements

• Experience in the legal industry
• Ability to manage legal proceedings independently
• Familiarity with high-tech audio recording equipment

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience as a Digital Reporter
• Knowledge of legal terminology and case events

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work independently
• Training and support for new Digital Reporters