Current Job Announcements

FREELANCE COURT REPORTERS NEEDED (posted 20260331)
POSITION: Freelance Court Stenographer for Depositions
LOCATION: 86 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
and other Manhattan Locations
(In Person attendance required)

POSITION TYPE: Freelance, Independent Contractor; Set own schedule

COMPENSATION: Per page rate to be mutually agreed to between
Applicant and Agency prior to assignment based
upon skill and experience

OPENING DATE: April 1, 2026
Multiple positions available - open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking Freelance Court Reporters working as an
independent contractor to handle depositions only (no hearings, trials, meeting or
captioning) as required in-person in Manhattan at 86 Chambers Street and other
Locations in Manhattan. The position requires verbatim reporting of deposition
proceedings using a stenography machine and CAT software. You will turn in a final
ASCII for each job. The subject matter of the depositions range from employment, to
medical malpractice to False Claims Act, to personal injury work. No RealTime or Rough
Draft requirements for this particular job (although we also have need of those services
for other clients; feel free to inquire).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least two (2) years of stenographic CAT court
reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in courts (not including
internship), or a combination thereof is required, along with a New York Notary
certificate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for this position, please email a
resume detailing your education and work experience to [email protected]. Please
include one professional reference. Please also include your average untranslate rate.
No telephone calls please. You may email with any questions prior to applying.
This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay.
lipka.com, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor

Grand Jury Reporter/Stenographer Position

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) is seeking a Grand Jury Reporter/ Stenographer for our Grand Jury Unit. In this position, the Grand Jury Reporter is responsible for taking confidential Grand Jury testimony, transcribing daily verbatim testimony introduced before the grand jury such as statement of witnesses, complainants and defendants.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Take confidential verbatim testimony before a Grand Jury on a stenographic machine
• Transcribe CDs and/or videos and tapes for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs)
• Ability to read back testimony from notes for Grand Jury and/or court proceedings
• Ability to recite back testimony from notes for Grand Jury
• Ability to transcribe testimony in a timely manner using Case Catalyst System for ADAs and Judge reviews
• Ability to keep accurate records and files of cases
• Use Case Catalyst System with personal dictionary to produce transcripts
• Ability to take dictation at the rate of 175 wpm on a stenographic machine
• The performance of other duties, as required

Education and Qualifications Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required or an Associate's Degree in Court Reporting from an institution accredited by the National Court Reporters Association.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to take dictation at the rate of 175 wpm

Other requirements:

• At the time of the appointment interview, you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency to take two-voice dictation, using a stenotype machine, at the rate of 175 words per minute and to transcribe same.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

Comprehensive benefits include, but not limited to, medical, dental, deferred compensation, NYC Pension and union membership.

TO APPLY:

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. Please submit a resume and cover letter online at: https://specnar.applicantstack.com/x/search or Click "Apply Now" below.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected to participate in the full screening process. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in working for The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion