By Brittany Davies
In a previous blog I had mentioned that there is a need for court reporters. At the same time, it is also very important for the reporters on duty today to stay up to date with technology to serve the constantly evolving litigation field. Read on to find out why learning realtime could be a vital component to the longevity and quality of your career!
1. The court reporting field is constantly improving and changing — so should you!
Just as we have added email and texts to our lives to replace snail mail and receive a quicker response, the litigation process is also following right along, becoming faster and shorter, so there isn’t always time to wait on transcripts. With realtime reporting, there is no wait. Parties have instant access to the testimony. Parties also have the option to order rough drafts available within hours – sometimes just minutes of the conclusion of the proceeding.
2. Add value to your work and yourself!
Providing realtime demonstrates to counsel what technology can do for them. At times, it’s hard to convince others to trust and find benefits in technology. However, once the attorneys witness that realtime allows the opportunity to go back and look at answers, they’ll see that your services are helping them form better questions and argument against opposing counsel. Additionally, they can take better notes and mark areas they want to come back to in the proceeding.
3. Open the door to more opportunities!
You may have heard that the number of arbitrations is on the rise. Court reporters are expected to provide realtime services with extreme accuracy and speed. In order to even be considered for coverage of international arbitrations, you must be among the best.
To learn more about realtime reporting and the steps to become certified, visit NCRA.org. If you are a skilled realtime reporter and interested in showcasing your realtime skills with Planet Depos, visit us here.