Court reporters are a special breed. They’re all, clearly,
interested in the legal field, have a good grasp of language and grammar, and
are fast typists. There are a few qualities that the best court reporters
share, however, that make them stand out.

You’ll find these four qualities in all of the best court
reporters:

1. Punctuality –
Whether it’s a deposition or a courtroom, it’s important for the proceedings to
start on time, and nobody wants to wait on the court reporter. Court reporters
need to be there at least a half hour before the designated start time to set
up and test their equipment. The best court reporters ensure that their travel
time allows for traffic jams or other unforeseen circumstances.

2. Perfectionism–
Since court reporters certify that the transcript is a true and accurate
verbatim record of the proceedings, a good amount of perfectionism is necessary.
The best court reporters go to great lengths to find the correct spelling of
all of the names mentioned in a deposition, and are quite picky about
punctuation.

3. Curiosity – Court
reporters see a wide variety of topics in depositions and trials and must be
curious enough to research spellings and terminology. The best court reporters are
curious enough to ask questions if there is anything at all odd or unclear
about a deposition notice or an instruction from an attorney or office staff
instead of assuming.

4. Flexibility –
A court reporter’s schedule can change daily or even hourly. Depositions
scheduled for two hours can last eight hours. A witness can get sick in the
middle of a deposition. Attorneys or paralegals call the office in a panic,
needing a court reporter immediately, because each side thought the other was
booking the reporter. A transcript can be expedited at the last minute. The
best reporters are able to roll with all of these changes and somehow take them
in stride.

You can be assured the court reporters at Greater Raleigh Reporting all have the above-referenced qualities.  Greater Raleigh Court Reporting has some of the most talented, gifted, professional court reporters in the Triangle Area.  For your next deposition in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill or Greensboro, please call Greater Raleigh Court Reporting at:  919-586-8011 or book online now:  Book Online Now!