Digital Recorder

Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and looking for a meaningful career with a clear path to grow? Join Esquire as a Digital Reporter—a vital role where you preserve the official record of legal proceedings and help keep the justice system moving.

You don’t need a law degree or prior experience. If you’re reliable, professional, and ready to learn, we’ll give you the training, certification support, and technology to thrive.

Esquire Deposition Solutions is a national leader in legal support services, known for innovation, professionalism, and exceptional quality. The legal industry is facing a serious court reporter shortage—and digital reporters are the scalable solution keeping cases on track. That means real demand, real stability, and a genuine opportunity to build a career.

We’re focused on Getting it Right for our clients, our partners, and our employees, and we’re committed to helping you continually grow your skills.

As a Digital Reporter, you’ll capture and preserve the verbatim record of depositions and other legal proceedings. Using purpose-built recording software and hardware—on-site within your region or remotely—you’ll produce high-quality audio/video documentation, administer oaths, mark and secure exhibits, create annotations for transcription, and keep proceedings running smoothly and professionally.

• Capture accurate, high-quality audio/video records of legal proceedings using advanced equipment
• Set up and test your equipment before each proceeding so the record is flawless
• Administer oaths and maintain control of the proceeding as an independent, neutral authority
• Annotate essential testimony for transcription, search, and playback
• Manage and secure exhibits, back up all files, and complete job worksheets
• Build strong, professional relationships with attorneys, clients, and colleagues

• Mindset: Strong attention to detail, dependability, and a calm, professional presence under pressure
• Tech comfort: Confidence with everyday technology and Microsoft Office; willingness to learn our recording platforms with full training provided
• Typing: Touch typing at roughly 50 wpm with good accuracy
• Certification: Willingness to obtain a Notary Public license and AAERT/CAPTUR Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) certification—we support you through the process
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. A college degree or court reporting, legal studies, communications, or A/V background is a plus, but not required
• Logistics: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a national criminal background check

• Producing accurate, high-quality recordings and annotations for transcription
• Delivering exceptional professionalism with clients and colleagues
• Meeting deadlines and exceeding quality-control benchmarks

Start as a Digital Reporter and grow with us. With certification and strong performance, you can advance toward senior reporter, trainer/mentor, quality roles, and area management. We invest in your development at every step.

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, and supplemental insurance for employees and their dependents
• Retirement: Eligibility to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan with match contribution
• Paid Time Off: Employees receive two weeks of vacation leave per year, or 80 hours annually
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year and 2 paid floating holidays per year
• Sick Leave: 5 paid sick days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial assistance to support your career development

This role involves a mix of field work—travel to proceedings, generally within a 75-mile radius of your location—and office/remote work. You’ll thrive here if you’re adaptable, organized, and professional.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team and we hire for potential. If you’re excited about this role but your background doesn’t line up perfectly, apply anyway—you may be exactly who we’re looking for, here or in another role.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations:

Esquire Deposition Solutions policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Esquire Deposition Solutions is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. We also comply with similar laws in other jurisdictions where we operate.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES

• Exhibit a courteous and professional demeanor with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different roles within the legal community and the general public.

• Working knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, and legal terminology.

• Working knowledge of digital audio/video recording technology.

• Ability to obtain a Notary Public license.

• Ability to obtain and maintain American Association of Electronic Reporters’ (AAERT) Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) certification.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.

• Self-motivated, focused, attentive, and detail-oriented.

• Ability to plan work effectively, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions.

• Possess problem-solving abilities to resolve challenges.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance, working at Esquire office when not at a job assignment.

• Demonstrate a commitment to Company objectives.

• Ability to pass a national criminal background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in the English language, ability to read and interpret documents and instructions with a good working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• Minimum touch-typing speed of 60 wpm with high degree of accuracy.

• Familiarity with computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Associate’s Degree in legal studies, communications, audio/visual technology, performance art, or military experience preferred.

• Experience as a legal secretary/administrator, paralegal, legal videographer, or legal transcriptionist preferred.

MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS

• Successfully meeting expectations in the performance of daily assignments.

• Produce quality audio for accurate transcription/translation.

• Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and provide support to clients during the proceedings.

• Provide detailed and accurate annotations for transcript preparation.

• Exceed quality control checks on audio production, annotations, completion of worksheets and order forms.

• Support office operations effectively and efficiently, as needed.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Workspace is within a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Don’t meet every single requirement?  We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.