Experienced Reporters
Please see our IMMEDIATE OPENINGS.
Atchison & Denman Court Reporting is always looking for talented and skilled court reporters. We prefer candidates with the following qualifications:
- CSR and/or RPR designation
- CAT software
- CAT writer
- 180-200 wpm
- Outgoing and amicable personality
Student Reporters
At A&D, we have many students who sit in with our experienced reporters in order to get a feel for the freelance industry. Many enthusiastic students are hired once they reach 180 wpm. While we do not provide equipment for new reporters, we do provide a comfortable atmosphere to learn, as well as knowledgeable experienced reporters willing to give advice on the best equipment to purchase.
For more information about freelance opportunities with A&D, please e-mail tony.denman@stenographers.com.
Court Reporting Opportunities
Becoming a court reporter differs everywhere. However, the basic learning required is the same.
An aptitude for words and language as well as an interest in the law is helpful to make the job interesting and fulfilling.
Reporters are required to be excellent researchers and meticulous proofreaders in order to complete a good transcript.
Typing skills are a must, and computer knowledge is necessary because technology is driving our industry.
A student reporter learns a form of shorthand on a steno machine.
Once the shorthand is mastered, practice is essential to obtain the minimum required speeds of between 180-200 words per minute. This process can take anywhere from 1 to 3 years.
Many colleges also offer courses in the law, English spelling, grammar and punctuation, computer skills and the like.
Some colleges will place students in the courts or freelance firms so students gain on-the-job training and can develop their confidence and skills under the guidance of an experienced reporter.
Job opportunities for the court reporter are varied. Some examples are as follows: Freelance reporter (discoveries, depositions, hearings), official reporter with the local courts, closed captioning for the hearing impaired, scopist, medical transcriptionist, and proofreader.
For more information about becoming a court reporter, contact your local court reporting association or visit: