So you want to be a court reporter...
What do court reporters do?
Court reporting is a bit of a misnomer. Much of court reporting takes place outside of the courtroom. That's because there are all sorts of steps leading up to court. Discoveries, examinations, arbitrations and mediations all take place before court or in replacement of a typical trial. Many people have turned to ADR because it tends to be cheaper and more private.
Court reporters record verbatim the examination that takes place. Transcriptionists are then asked to transcribe the examination, producing an impeccable transcript of the dialogue and questioning that took place. The terms "on the record" and "off the record" are used to determine what makes it into the transcript.
How much money do court reporters earn?
This depends. Sometimes people work alone on contract, or other times people work in a team like the one at Toronto Court Reporting. Typically court reporters are paid on an hourly basis and if they are able to transcribe, can supplement income by transcribing, as well.
If you're interested in becoming a court reporter, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us for more information. We train all our court reporters to the highest standard and are always on the look out for dedicated, friendly reporters.
Legal aid court reporting discounts
We know how expensive litigation can be for your clients. We also recognize the value of Legal Aid services and want to encourage lawyers to pass on savings to these high-needs, often vulnerable clients. If you are a refugee, family, or criminal lawyer and you're looking for an inexpensive alternative for court reporting, please contact us about a discount.
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Confidentiality & Impartiality
Confidential court reporters
What does confidentiality mean for you and your clients? For many litigants, confidentiality is key, to protect various stakeholders or valued relationships. Disputes are often settled outside of court exactly for this reason. Mobile court reporting offers greater confidentiality and comfort for clients who are often new to the process. Class actions, dismissal hearings and family matters are especially tense and require privacy and impartiality to move the matter forward.
“Having worked in the legal field for many years, in different environments, we know how important confidentiality is for you and your clients. We protect your interests by offering impartial court reporting, verbatim transcripts and mobile, confidential services.”