A real-time court reporter, whether in Atlanta, GA or beyond, can offer an immediate translation of their machine from shorthand into English, with the text appearing on a computer monitor. The real-time reporter still uses a stenotype machine, but the newer generation models are electronic and linked to software that translates the shorthand into readable text. Real-time court reporting has been around for quite a while and it actually gained widespread attention through the highly publicized criminal trial of O.J. Simpson.
Local court reporters have a critically important job. They create verbatim transcripts of trials and legal proceedings, such as depositions, so that the spoken word can be preserved and referenced at a later date. Furthermore, the need for skilled court reporters is growing. In fact, the job outlook for a court reporter is “excellent,” according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with employment projected to grow by 18% through 2018.
But as a nationwide court reporting firm, we know that excellent court reporting takes a lot of hard work and late nights. To be successful in this profession requires total dedication and a passion for precision. It also takes some smart moves that will help position you a cut above the rest. Here’s a look at five of them.
December 17, 2010 – 3:05 pm
As the end of the year approaches, there are a number of things that should be on the to-do list of every professional court reporter.
August 30, 2010 – 4:00 pm
Learning to be a court reporter takes time, skill and practice. All of Huseby’s court reporters are experienced, qualified professionals.
August 26, 2010 – 3:10 pm
Finding a competent expert is key to presenting a strong legal case. Experts are used to give opinions that support important points linked to the cause or effects of what happened.
Brand new court reporters may wonder how our court stenographers have become so proficient at transcribing technical deposition and expert witness testimony.
Huseby has a number of ways to find that nagging phrase through our litigation support services.
March 30, 2010 – 10:06 am
Some court reporters are better proofreaders than others. While we all try, some have a better eye for detail. Hiring a proofreader to give your transcript a final polish is a personal choice.
Court reporting services have seen a boon in new technology over the past few years. It makes us more efficient as court reporters and helps our clients become more efficient, too.
