Quick Guide for Professional Court Reporters

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Quick Guide for Professional Court Reporters

• California Deposit Reporters

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• If you are a professional court reporter, who is
  just starting out, then you might be overwhelmed
  and even nervous in the beginning of your job. Of
  course here are so many things which you dont
  know yet, and you dont want to start your job on
  the wrong foot. Things like what should you wear
  to court whats the most important part of the
  job or, how to set your schedule might give you
  Goosebumps. But, wait Relax. Theres nothing to
  be worried about. We have composed this quick
  guide for you so that you do not make any
  mistakes. Lets take a look at five things which
  will make the beginning of court reporting easy
  for you.

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Attention to detail

• Before you land into the waters of court
  reporting, it is recommended know specific
  details such as the room being used for
  depositions, or knowing the exact spellings of
  names. Paying attention to the details is the key
  to successful professional court reporting
  journey. Even if your clients are unaware about
  details of the matter, you cannot afford to miss
  out on this information. Mistakes in the
  transcript not only create complications in the
  case, but also reflect poorly on your
  professionalism. Make sure to take notes
  properly, and not confuse the letter i witht
  because a small slip here can amount to a huge
  blunder in the courtroom.

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Timelines

• While starting out as a professional court
  reporter, the golden principle is to realize that
  being on time will add to your credibility and
  reliability as a court reporter. One tip to
  remember is that being early is like being on
  time whereas being on time is considered as
  being late. By that rule, get to your deposition
  location early to make sure the room is ready for
  you and your client, and to assess what kind of
  facilities are already available and whether you
  need to make any arrangements. In case the
  deposition is going to last for the whole day,
  you might want to look for the arrangements of
  lunch. If you need to leave the building, for any
  kind of arrangement, find out the fastest/best
  place to go so that youre back on time. Arriving
  late at the location would affect your
  reliability and seriousness.

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Witness Names

• To present yourself as a reliable professional
  court reporter, make sure to get the witness
  names correct including spelling, titles, and
  credentials. Getting the names right will avoid
  any confusion down the lane. We suggest that
  before the beginning of deposition, you must get
  a list of names from the attorney and then
  clarify with the witness. While proofreading the
  transcripts, make sure their name appears the
  same throughout the document.

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Calendar

• Things can get confusing if you are dealing with
  a lot of clients. It is quite possible to forget
  the date of deposition, or arranging the right
  equipment, if you have a lot on your plate.
  Instead of running into an embarrassing and
  distasteful situation like this, it is
  recommended to use Google calendar or a similar
  app to track deposition dates, times, and
  location so ensure you are in the right place at
  the right time. This will help you make the
  required arrangements as professional court
  reporter before the start of the deposition.
  Also, this will help you allocate time for
  transcript review and other related tasks.

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Dress to Impress

• Making an impression is important to win clients
  appreciation. It can be a little tricky, but
  there are some attorneys and professional court
  reporters who dont care to dress appropriately
  even for an appearance before a judge. If your
  client is casual and comfortable kind of person,
  then you can dress in business or casual attire
  but definitely not as casual as jeans and
  t-shirts. The casual dressing must look somewhat
  profession so that you can make an impression of
  being a professional court reporter. Starched
  shirts or blouses, skirt or dress pants, dress
  shoes, and a jacket or sweater are recommended
  because they make you look more professional.

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Professional Reporting

• As a court reporter, you are not only
  representing your client but also building your
  brand. With the help of these 5 tips you can
  appear more professional and add to your
  credibility. If need a professional Court
  Reporting Services California, get in touch with
  us today.

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