Hard Skills

• Real-time transcription
• Machine shorthand
• Stenography
• Speed and accuracy transcription
• Verbatim record creation
• Legal proceedings documentation
• Deposition reporting
• Hearing and trial reporting
• Closed captioning
• Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)
• Transcript editing and proofreading
• Multi-speaker transcription
• Time-stamping and indexing
• Audio synchronization
• Medical and legal terminology

Technical Proficiencies

• Stenotype machine operation
• CAT (Computer-Aided Transcription) software
• Case CATalyst
• Eclipse software
• Digital recording systems
• Realtime streaming software
• Transcript management systems
• Microsoft Word
• PDF formatting and production
• Electronic filing and delivery
• Remote reporting platforms (Zoom, Webex, Teams)
• Cloud-based document storage

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Active listening
• Concentration and focus
• Time management
• Professionalism in courtroom settings
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments
• Interpersonal communication
• Stress management
• Problem-solving

Industry Knowledge

• Courtroom procedures
• Rules of evidence
• Judicial standards
• Deposition protocols
• Legal document formatting
• Confidential records handling
• Ethical reporting standards
• State and federal court systems

Industry Certifications

• Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
• Registered Merit Reporter (RMR)
• Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR)
• Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)
• Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR)
• Certified CART Provider
• National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) membership

Action Verbs

• Transcribed
• Recorded
• Documented
• Produced
• Edited
• Verified
• Maintained
• Delivered
• Coordinated
• Supported