Court Reporting
is a Terrific Opportunity to Work from Home
©
COPYRIGHT HUSEBY, INC. 2008
The job
market isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. Workers want the
flexibility to work their own hours to have time with their
families. Men and women alike are looking for genuine work at
home opportunities.
One of the
hottest home careers is the certified court reporter. Demand is
high and salaries are skyrocketing. Like most
court reporting agencies,
most of the staff at Huseby is made up of independent
contractors in home offices.
Court
Reporters are Not Stenographers or Transcriptionists
These
professions seem similar to the casual observer since they all
create written documents from the spoken work, but there are
important differences among them.
Stenographers
use shorthand or stenotype machines to take dictation then
transcribe those notes into word processor documents. These are
often letters but may be other records such as meeting minutes.
Stenographers often perform other duties such as filing or
reception.
Transcriptionists
seldom work in real time. They transcribe recordings into
reports using equipment that allows them to start, stop, and
rewind so they can keep up. Most transcriptionists work in the
medical field with doctors’ notes and must have a comprehensive
knowledge of medical terminology.
Court
reporters
provide unbiased documentation of official proceedings including
not just trials but also depositions, corporate meetings, and
other events. Some work from recordings but most take notes in
real time. Despite the name, many do not work for court
systems. They are in demand by lawyers, television stations,
and private corporations.
Court
reporting goes beyond dictation. Reporters are professional
witnesses providing an objective documentation of potentially
controversial dealings. Documents prepared by certified court
reporters are often used in legal proceedings and carry more
weight than a document prepared by a transcriptionist or a
stenographer.
Educational
Requirements and Job Prospects
Although
court reporting is a high-demand and high-compensation career
path, it requires a substantial amount of training. These
professionals have at least a 2-year degree and those from
4-year programs have better job prospects.
Despite
past predictions, technology has increased the demand for
court reporters. For example, the California State Labor Market
Information Division recently stated that the number of
reporters in the state fell by 3% even as demand rose by 33%.
This is typical and every state is in desperate need.
Opportunities
to Work at Home
The
Huseby court reporting agency employs many court reporters as
home-based contractors. We have seen the industry change as
wireless and Internet technologies allow these people to
“attend” meetings at remote locations without leaving their home
offices.
We are always
looking for experienced reporters to add to our staff. Huseby
is willing to review the resumes of all qualified candidates but
reporters need at least two years of experience in supervised
office setting before they can be considered for work at home
positions.
If you have
the education and qualifications to
join our team,
please contact us today. If you are on the path to this
exciting career, we hope you will consider Huseby when you are
looking for employment.
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