If you are the type of person who savors independence and flexibility, deposition reporting may be perfect for you. Deposition reporters have the same responsibilities as reporters working in court, but they usually work in lawyers' offices. Lawyers conduct depositions to discover what witnesses know and what they might testify to in court. Deposition reporters provide attorneys with transcripts of these proceedings. Work locations and hours can vary depending on your work schedule.
Many reporters choose to work only four days a week, while others choose more creative hours.
Deposition reporters enjoy scheduling freedom and independence unheard of in most professions. Many deposition reporters are mothers or fathers who enjoy the luxury of scheduling their working hours around the needs of their children. Many reporters transcribe at home, allowing reporters even more flexibility. Realtime Captioning Captioning reporters do closed captioning of television so that programs may reach the hearing impaired. Congress has recently mandated that most programs provide this crucial service.