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Kentucky | Entry-level | No experience required

Become a digital reporter in Kentucky.

Be a critical part of the legal industry in Kentucky while putting your skills to work.

Digital reporters use high-quality audio equipment to create the official, word-for-word record of legal proceedings. It's a high-demand career with flexible schedules, ongoing support and mentorship, and high earning potential, and we provide all the support you need to be successful.

No experience needed
Kentucky & beyond
Set your own hours
Great hourly wage
Mentorship included
Where you fit in

The record matters.

All evidence is supported by testimony, and depositions are where that testimony is captured for the record. At trial, witnesses can't be called and evidence can't be introduced unless it was legitimately captured. Depositions happen whether a case goes to trial, settles before trial or goes to arbitration, so your record matters every time.

  1. 1. Case filed

    The start

    One party brings a legal claim against another.

  2. 2. Discovery

    The fact-finding

    Both sides gather facts, documents and sworn testimony.

  3. 3. Deposition

    Your moment

    Witnesses testify under oath. You swear them in and capture every word.

    This is where you work

  4. 4. Resolution

    The outcome

    A trial, a settlement, or arbitration (a private hearing outside of court). Your record can be used in any of them.

The job

A day on the record.

Here's what you actually do at a deposition, from start to finish.

Digital reporter managing a proceeding
01Manage the proceeding

Officiate the session as the independent, impartial keeper of the record.

Digital reporter swearing in a witness, both with right hands raised
02Swear in witnesses

As a state notary, you give the witness the oath to tell the truth.

Digital reporter in headphones with audio recorders set up beside her laptop
03Record every word

Make a clear, complete recording of the whole proceeding with high-fidelity audio equipment.

Remote proceeding on screen in a Zoom waiting room
04Annotate as you go

Add notes (annotations) on who's speaking, key events and legal terms, so the transcript can be typed up accurately afterward.

Also part of the job
Mark exhibitsLabel the documents and items shown to the witness.
Perform read backsPlay back earlier testimony when an attorney asks.
Certify the testimonyConfirm the testimony was captured completely and accurately.
Is digital reporting for you? Take the quiz to find out!
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Is digital reporting for you?

Take the quiz to find out! It's an easy way to see if this career fits you before you apply.

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Why Veritext

What we offer.

A career in high demand

Career in high demand.

Access the widest pool of work in the industry, with hybrid assignments in Kentucky and across the U.S. and Canada.

New team member welcomed with a handshake at a meeting

Superior engagement & support.

Our online community helps you make the most of your contract and earning potential.

Working on a flexible schedule

Flexible work schedule.

Choose assignments that match your schedule. You set your own hours.

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Great hourly wage.

Competitive hourly pay with high earning potential.

Good to know
Pay

Hourly pay, with multiple pay tiers based on your equipment and experience. Take on more complex jobs to advance your earning potential.

Getting started

Pass our assessment or show an approved course, and you'll be offered a contract and a place in the DR Partner Program.

Equipment

Your own PC laptop and audio recording gear. Not sure what to buy? We'll guide you and connect you with peers to compare setups.

Requirements

Can I do this?

Here's what you'll need. Don't have it all yet? This is an entry-level role, and we'll help you get there.

Credentials

  • A Kentucky notary commission (it lets you administer oaths)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Court reporting experience, equivalent education, or the willingness to obtain it
  • Completion of our quality development program

Skills

  • English speaking, reading and writing fluency
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence to swear in a witness and facilitate a legal proceeding
  • Strong sense of discretion
  • Professional, punctual and presentable
  • Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Typing speed of at least 40 wpm with a high rate of accuracy
  • Proficient with technology

Equipment

  • Your own PC laptop
  • Your own digital audio recording equipment
  • Not sure what to buy? We'll give you hardware and software guidance and connect you with peers to compare setups.
How to qualify

Two ways in.

Show your experience one of two ways. Once it's verified, you'll be offered a contract and membership in the DR Partner Program.

A

Pass our assessment

New to the field? Take our digital reporting entrance assessment, and we'll support you through it.

B

Show a course

Already trained? Show proof you completed a pre-approved third-party digital reporting course.

Through every step, we're there to support you. We'll help you through the entrance assessment, suggest outside digital reporting courses and certification, and connect you with peers and experts to compare equipment and share software tips.

Confident professional smiling at a conference table
Training

What you'll learn.

New to digital reporting? You'll get a comprehensive introduction that takes you from the basics of the legal system to running a proceeding on your own.

2 topicsThe legal world
  • The U.S. litigation process
  • Common litigation terms
2 topicsYour role
  • The role of the digital reporter
  • The digital process
3 topicsYour toolkit
  • Hardware & software compatibility and best practices
  • Digital recording capture & annotation software
  • Media naming conventions
3 topicsOn the record
  • Procedures for being a digital reporter
  • Forms used during proceedings
  • Post-proceeding procedures

And more!

The DR Partner Program

Support at every stage. At no cost.

After training, you're never on your own. The program is a network of support for emerging and experienced digital reporters. There is no membership cost. We only require that reporters produce high-quality work and remain in good standing.

A real community

An online network of fellow digital reporters, mentors, technical experts and subject-matter experts.

Ongoing education

Reporters offered a contract get access to resources and continued education opportunities.

Practical resources

Information about reporting hardware and software, links to state notary support sites, and Veritext's documented quality standards.

Room to grow

As your skills grow and you take on more complex jobs, you can advance your earning potential, from remote proceedings to in-person depositions to hearings.

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How to start

Your path to the record.

  1. 01

    Take the quiz

    See if it's a good fit.

  2. 02

    Apply

    Submit your application online.

  3. 03

    Qualify

    Assessment or approved course.

  4. 04

    Get set up

    Notary, equipment and training.

  5. 05

    Work remotely

    With mentors behind you.

  6. 06

    Go in person

    Depositions and hearings.

FAQ

Common questions.

I have no experience. Can I still apply?

Yes. This is an entry-level position and no experience is required. We provide all the support you need to be successful, from the entrance assessment to outside course and certification suggestions.

What exactly is a deposition?

A deposition is a proceeding where a witness answers attorneys' questions under oath, usually long before any trial. The testimony is captured for the record so it can be used later as evidence.

Does the Partner Program cost anything?

No. There is no membership cost for the DR Partner Program. We only require that reporters produce high-quality work and remain in good standing.

Why do I need to be a notary?

Digital reporters swear in witnesses and act as a Notary of the State. You'll need a Kentucky notary commission, and the program links you to state notary support sites to help you get it.

What equipment do I need?

Your own PC laptop and digital audio recording equipment. We provide hardware and software guidance and connect you with peers to compare setups.

Will I work remotely or in person?

Both. You'll have opportunities for hybrid assignments in Kentucky and across the U.S. and Canada, starting remote and moving to in-person depositions and hearings as your skills grow.

Start your bright new career in Kentucky.

A stable field with huge growth opportunities. We'll help make it happen.