We like to think that we can do it all, but the reality is that in this fast-moving lifestyle, doing it all simply isn’t possible. This is exactly why we want you to learn how your company can benefit from a court reporting service.
Working with a court reporting service gives everyone involved in a court case, arbitration hearing, legal deposition, and any other type of formal meeting the confidence that a clear and accurate record is taken of the session.
Because court reporters have a deep and varied skillset that includes keen listening skills, extremely accurate and fast typing skills, and a sound understanding of legal terminology – you’re benefiting from working with a true professional
In this article we highlight the benefits of working with a court reporting service and provide some suggestions on how you can find and hire an experienced court reporting company. Remember, that because court reporters have a deep understanding of the courts and legal proceedings, you can rely on them for extra assistance, including helping prepare clients for a deposition.
Court Reporting Technology
Anyone can download an app and use it, but when it comes to court reporting technologies, this software requires more than the ability to swipe and tap. Most modern court reporting services rely on an array of court reporting technology and other cloud-based technologies to ensure your transcriptions and data are accurate, secure, and timely.
With the combined benefit of court reporting software and the high-level skills of a human court reporter, you benefit from:
- Live transcripts of remote hearings
- Transcriptions for videotaped depositions
- Zero wait time for trial transcripts
- Fast access to expert testimony
Accurate Records
Many people don’t realize that court reporters are often relied on outside of the court room for transcription services. It’s important that all meetings such as arbitration hearings and legal depositions are accurately recorded and transcribed.
Whether you’re the lawyer involved with the session or the person answering questions, it’s super important that you have an honest and correct record of what was said. When you work with a court reporting service to record the arbitration or deposition, you:
- Have an accurate record of what was said. This document can be very useful when it comes time to plan next legal steps and to prevent miscommunication.
- Open the opportunity for further discussion. Use this document as a launching pad to support further discussions about the arbitration topic and a chance to keep the conversation going.
- Be ready and able to file an appeal. To file an appeal, you need evidence that backs up your claim, know that you have an accurate and verified transcription that you can use as evidence.
A Neutral and Confidential Transcript
Sometimes people hear what they want to hear. This can happen with transcripts of legal proceedings that aren’t done by professional court reporters. Know that with the services and skills of a qualified court reporting service, you’ll have an unbiased record of what was said. As well, court reporters are professionals who understand and value the expectation of confidentiality that comes with any case, arbitration, deposition, or other legal proceeding.
Know that the court reporting service has a number of processes in place to review the transcription and uses secure cloud-based software to store and protect your legal transcripts.
As you can understand there are many other benefits to using a court reporting service including expertise and training in transcription skills, prompt turn-around of transcription documents, and the peace-of-mind that come with using a professional.
One of the best ways to find a qualified court reporting service is to contact the National Court Reporters Association for recommendations.
