Remote Stenographer jobs in Cutler Bay town, Florida – Full‑Time Court Reporting, Real‑Time Shorthand Typing, $55,000‑$70,000 Salary, CAT‑G2 Certified, Flexible Schedule

TITLE:Remote Stenographer jobs in Cutler Bay town, Florida – Full‑Time Court Reporting, Real‑Time Shorthand Typing, $55,000‑$70,000Salary, CAT‑G2 Certified, Flexible Schedule --- We’re a boutique legal‑tech firm that has been helping law firms and courts capture verbatim records for more than a decade. Our headquarters sit in a converted loft in downtown Cutler Bay town, Florida, but 90 % of the work we do today is done from home offices across the country. We’re looking for experienced stenographers who love the rhythm of courtroom language, thrive under tight turnaround times, and want to keep their feet (and laptops) planted in the same city—Cutler Bay town, Florida—even while they work remotely.### Why this role exists now Two things changed in the last 18 months that opened a new window for remote court reporting: 1. A surge in virtual hearings – State courts in Florida and federal courts nationwide have moved more than 60 % of their docket to video platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. While the technology is new, the need for an accurate, real‑time transcript hasn’t changed. In fact, judges are asking for faster delivery because they can now read a transcript while the next argument is being made on screen.2. A talent bottleneck in Cutler Bay town –Our in‑office team of eight stenographers hit a capacity ceiling last quarter when a large civil litigation firm opened a new branch in Cutler Bay town. They needed an extra pair of hands for the first three months, then a permanent cadence to keep up with the growing caseload. Rather than lease additional office space, we decided the smartest move is to hire a remote stenographer who lives in Cutler Bay town, Florida and can sync with our existing workflow tools.If you’ve ever watched a judge nod as a transcript scrolls across the screen in real‑time, you’ll know that the moment a word appears on the screen is the moment the courtroom moves forward. That’s the energy we want to capture day‑to‑day. ### What “you” will do - Real‑time shorthand typing – Using a CAT‑G2 system (Stenograph Case CAT, Eclipse, DigitalDictate or other approved hardware), you’ll type at a minimum of 225 wpm with an accuracy of 99 % or higher. You’ll deliver live captions to judges, attorneys, and hearing officers through Microsoft Teams or Zoom, meeting our SLA of sub‑15‑second latency on average.- Post‑session transcript polishing – After the hearing, you’ll clean up the raw file, add speaker identification, timestamps, and any necessary annotations. The final transcript is then uploaded to our secure cloud (OneDrive for Business) and shared with the client within the agreed‑upon turnaround window—usually 2 hours for most civil matters, 30 minutes for emergency motions. - Quality‑control collaboration – You’ll partner with our senior proofreaders (three full‑time staff in Cutler Bay town, Florida) who double‑check a random 10 % sample of every transcript.Any identified errors are logged in our internal tracking system (Jira) and used to coach the team on speed or accuracy improvements. - Client communication – Occasionally you’ll field a short email from an attorney or clerk who needs clarification on a transcript. You’ll use Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs) and Slack for quick, polite replies, maintaining the same professional tone we’ve built our brand on. - Continuing education –The legal landscape evolves; new terminology appears in tech‑law, environmental regulation, and healthcare disputes.We allocate $1,200 per year per stenographer for certifications (e.g., National Court Reporters Association’s Certified Real‑Time Reporter) and for subscriptions to LexisNexis and Westlaw to stay current on jargon. ### Who we’re looking for - A certified court reporter – Minimum of a CAT‑G2 certification, with at least three years of real‑time reporting experience. Experience in both in‑person and virtual settings is a plus. - Technically comfortable – You must be comfortable installing drivers, troubleshooting a USB‑connected stenotype machine, and using remote desktop tools (TeamViewer, AnyDesk) to connect to our production server.- Location‑specific – While this is a remote role, you must reside in Cutler Bay town, Florida. Our compliance policy requires us to confirm local residency for tax purposes, and we value having a community of colleagues who can meet for quarterly coffee catch‑ups (or a quick walk to the farmer’s market). - Reliable internet – Minimum 30 Mbps download/10 Mbps upload with a wired Ethernet connection. We run a weekly speed test script and will ask you to share the result before your first assignment. - Attention to detail under pressure –Our average case volume is 12 hours of testimony per week per reporter, but during a multi‑day trial you’ll be on‑call for up to 18 hours a day, with short breaks.You must maintain high accuracy throughout. ###The tools of the trade (our tech stack) 1. Stenograph Case CAT – Primary Computer‑Aided Transcription system. 2. Eclipse – Backup CAT software for Windows. 3. DigitalDictate – Speech‑to‑text verification tool. 4. Microsoft Teams – Live caption delivery and video conferencing. 5. Zoom – Alternate platform for remote hearings. 6. Adobe Acrobat Pro – PDF editing and final transcript formatting. 7. Google Workspace – Docs, Sheets, Gmail for client communications. 8.OneDrive for Business – Secure cloud storage for transcript files. 9. Slack – Internal instant messaging for quick collaboration. 10. Jira – Issue tracking for quality‑control and performance metrics. 11. LexisNexis / Westlaw – Legal research platforms for term verification. 12. Remote Desktop (TeamViewer/AnyDesk) – Access to our central transcription server. You’ll have a dedicated workstation allowance of $250 to purchase or upgrade any of the above hardware, and our IT team can walk you through the initial setup via screen share.We’ve found that the best results come when the stenotype machine, computer, and monitors sit on a desk with a comfortable ergonomic chair – we’re happy to reimburse a portion of a standing‑desk conversion if that helps your posture. ###Our culture, in a sentence We’re the kind of team that still celebrates a “first‑of‑the‑month” win with a virtual pizza party, shares memes in the #court‑jokes Slack channel, and pulls a 30‑minute coffee break together once a month at the local café on Main Street in Cutler Bay town, Florida.> “I remember the first time I delivered a real‑time transcript to a trial judge on a Sunday night, and he called me in to confirm a single phrase that changed the direction of the case. That moment reminded me why I love this work – we’re the invisible hands that keep justice moving.” – * Emily R.,Senior Stenographer, 7 years with us* ### What you’ll earn - Base salary – $55,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience and real‑time speed. Over the past year, our median raise for high‑performing stenographers (those who consistently stay under the 15‑second latency target) was 6 %.- Performance bonus – Quarterly bonuses up to 8 % of base pay for meeting accuracy >99.5 % and turnaround Professional development – $1,200 per year for certifications, conferences (e.g., NCRA Annual Convention), and online courses (Coursera, Udemy).We’ll reimburse travel if you attend a conference in the Midwest, but only if you present a short session on best practices for remote shorthand. ### A day in the life 6:30 am – You start with a quick stretch, brew coffee, and run the speed‑test script that logs your connection on our dashboard. 7:00 am – Log into Microsoft Teams. Today’s calendar shows three virtual depositions at 9 am, 11 am, and 2 pm, plus an emergency motion hearing at 4 pm. You confirm your CAT‑G2 is synced, launch Eclipse as a backup, and run a short test file to make sure the microphone on your secondary headset is picking up clearly.9:00 am –The first deposition begins. As the witness swears, your screen fills with real‑time captions. You spot a typo instantly, correct it, and the judge nods approvingly. The session ends after 2 hours; you click “Export” and upload the clean PDF to OneDrive, then tag the client in Slack with a short note: “Your transcript is ready – 1.45 hrs turnaround, as promised.” 11:00 am – A short break for a sandwich, then the second hearing. This one is a federal court proceeding using Zoom. Because Zoom’s caption overlay is a bit laggy, you switch the live feed to Teams, where the judge’s real‑time view is smoother.2:00 pm – Lunch. You chat with the senior proofreader in Slack about a new legal term that appeared in a tech‑patent case. She points you to a LexisNexis article, you add the definition to your personal “Legal Glossary” spreadsheet. 4:00 pm – Emergency hearing. The courtroom is in panic; the judge needs a transcript of a last‑minute injunction request. Your latency drops to 12 seconds – well within our SLA. After the hearing, you run a quick quality check, flag a rare “double‑speak” error (the speaker said the same phrase twice), and annotate it for the client.7:00 pm – You wrap up by sending the final PDFs, logging your hours in Jira, and updating the team dashboard with performance metrics (average speed: 230 wpm, accuracy: 99.8 %, latency: 13 seconds). The day ends with a quick video call on Zoom with the other two stenographers in Cutler Bay town, Florida – you share a laugh about a quirky phrase the witness used (“to err is human, but to err on a transcript is… uh… human error?”). ### How we measure success | Metric | Target | Current Avg | |--------|--------|-------------| | Real‑time speed (wpm) | ≥ 225 | 232 | | Accuracy (%) | ≥ 99.5 | 99.8 | | Latency (seconds) | ≤ 15 | 13 | | Turnaround time (hours) | ≤ 2 for standard, ≤ 0.5 for emergencies | 1.7 / 0.35 | | Client satisfaction (NPS) | ≥ 45 | 48 | | Hours billed per week | 12–18 (flex) | 14.5 |Your quarterly performance review will be based on this dashboard.We are transparent – you’ll have read‑only access to the live metrics at any time, and you’ll know exactly what’s expected for a bonus. ###The interview process (what to expect) 1. Initial screen (15 min) – Recruiter calls you to confirm residency in Cutler Bay town, Florida, discuss your certification, and answer any questions about the remote setup. 2. Technical test (45 min) – You’ll receive a short, 5‑minute audio file (a mock deposition) and type it live using your own CAT‑G2 or Eclipse. We’ll review speed and accuracy together.3. Live demo (30 min) – You’ll join a Zoom call with a senior stenographer, watch a live‑streamed mock hearing, and provide real‑time captions. This is not a pass/fail test – we’re looking for how you handle pressure and communicate. 4. Culture chat (30 min) – A casual conversation with our Talent Branding Lead and a member of the team in Cutler Bay town. Expect a few “human moment” questions like, “What’s the most memorable thing you’ve typed that made you smile?” 5. Offer – We’ll send an offer letter within 48 hours if all goes well, with your start date, salary band, and benefits package outlined.### FAQs Q: Do I need to be in a specific time zone? A: Yes – all our clients in Florida schedule hearings in Central Time. Being in Cutler Bay town, Florida ensures you’re aligned with local court calendars. Q: What if I need an occasional day in the office? A: We have a small coworking space downtown (just a five‑minute walk from Main Street). You’re welcome to use it any time you prefer a change of scenery. Q: How many hours can I work per week? A: We are flexible. Most of our reporters work 12–16 hours weekly, but you can push up to 20 hours during peak periods.We’ll never require more than 40 hours in a given week. Q: Is there overtime pay? A: Yes. Any hours beyond 40 hours per week are compensated at 1.5× your base hourly rate, per federal law. Q: What equipment do I need? A: A CAT‑G2 stenotype machine (any brand that works with Stenograph Case CAT), a reliable laptop (Windows 10+ or macOS 12+), wired Ethernet, a dual‑monitor setup (recommended), and a headset with a noise‑cancelling microphone. ###Your next step If you’re a certified stenographer who lives in Cutler Bay town, Florida, enjoys translating spoken word into exact text, and wants to be part of a small, high‑performing team that values both precision and personality, click Apply now.Attach a copy of your certification, a brief cover letter that tells us why you love remote court reporting, and a snapshot of your latest real‑time transcript (redacted for confidentiality). We’ll review it within 48 hours and reach out to schedule the technical test. We’re excited to add your voice (the one you type, not the one you speak) to our growing chorus of legal transcribers. Let’s keep the courtrooms of Cutler Bay town, Florida moving – one perfectly typed word at a time. Apply tot his job