Court reporters always have to be detail oriented, accurate and punctual. Plus, they are always expected to meet deadlines, multitask, have excellent listening, writing, typing skills, etc. Yeah, we are sure now you will look at the title of this article and ask if there are actually any reasons to love a career as a court reporter. Yes, there are and we are going to tell you what we love most in our profession! Hope you will consider this when planning your career path!

 

It’s Interesting!

Picture a court reporter! Who do you see? Most of us imagine someone who is sitting in the courtroom/deposition room and is quietly typing on a stenotype machine! The reality is not far different, however, for many of us a court reporting job is kind of boring. But that’s not true and we will explain why!

In fact, every day is a new adventure, a new challenge and a new opportunity for a court reporter to learn something interesting and gain useful information. As a court reporter, you’ll have many assignments, and every assignment will be different from the other. Therefore, such a career is full of fascinating cases, people, and stories. Great, isn’t it?

 

Getting a Degree in 2 Years or Less is a Reality!

In the 21st century when the cost of education continues to skyrocket and student-loan debt is higher than ever, a career in court reporting becomes more popular!

The thing is you can get a certificate or an associate’s degree in court reporting without spending four or more years at a college or university. Today, many court reporting schools offer training or certificate programs that can be completed in two years or less. This also means you won’t experience those “Help! I can’t pay my tuition!” moments!

But that’s not all! You can choose to learn online without spending hours in a classroom, and earn the same degree in 12 months! Think about it!

 

It’s a High-Paying Job!

Close your eyes and picture your dream life. Are you in a high-end restaurant in NYC drinking your favorite wine, or maybe soaking up the sun on the sandy beaches of Bali, or spending a ton in the boutiques of Paris? If so, consider starting a career in court reporting to get a six-figure salary and enjoy the finer things in life!

The average annual salary of court reporters is from around $48,000 up to $64,000. It goes without saying that this salary may vary depending on your education, certifications, additional skills and experience.

So never stop enhancing your skills, knowledge and technical capabilities throughout your career if you want to bring home serious salary!

 

Court Reporters Are Always in High-Demand!

Many people think that sooner or later the court reporting career will be replaced by technology. Luckily, this is not true. Despite advances in technology, the court reporter’s job won’t go away any time soon. In fact, the demand for these professionals is growing!

So, if you have proper qualifications, you will certainly find a job and will never live with a lack of job security!

 

Court Reporter: Building a Freelance Career Has Never Been So Easy!

If you are a working parent who wants to be perfect both at home and at work (yes, that’s possible), consider a career in court reporting! As a court reporter, you will have a variety of work options. You can be either a full-time, part-time or a freelance court reporter!

If you choose to be a freelance court reporter you are free to choose the days/hours you want to work and the number of assignments you want to take. In other words, you will be your own boss!

On top of that, now you can find a job in court reporting within minutes with AppearMe, an awesome web and mobile app that thousands of legal professionals love!

Once you become a user of AppearMe you can accept as many job assignments as you wish and earn extra dollars!

Sounds attractive, right? So, download the AppearMe app from App Store or Google Play on your smartphone or tablet or simply sign up to AppearMe on the web right now and make the most of our never-before-heard services!

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