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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 talent.acquisition@esquiresolutions.com.