JOB REPORT / 27-3092 · 14 TASKS

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners.

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Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words
Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings…
Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers…

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13 of 14 tasks reviewed

This job has 14 core tasks. We went through 13 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
AI DOES
Flags spelling errors and suggests corrections across the full transcript instantly
YOU DO
Verify specialized legal terms, names, and context-specific word choices that tools misread
TASK 02
Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.
AI DOES
Converts spoken words to text in real time and flags unclear audio
YOU DO
Catch errors instantly, identify speakers, and guarantee legal-grade accuracy under pressure
TASK 03
Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
AI DOES
Drafts and formats transcripts quickly from audio or stenography input
YOU DO
Verify accuracy, certify the record, and catch errors in complex or unclear speech
TASK 04
File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.
AI DOES
Formats transcripts, flags errors, and preps files for submission
YOU DO
Certify accuracy and take legal responsibility for the official record
TASK 05
Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys.
AI DOES
Transcribes spoken words into text in real time and flags unclear audio
YOU DO
Verify accuracy, identify speakers, and certify the official legal record
TASK 06
File and store shorthand notes of court session.
AI DOES
Auto-names, sorts, and archives digital shorthand files into organized folders
YOU DO
Confirm legal compliance and accuracy of every stored record
TASK 07
Type court orders for judges.
AI DOES
Suggests standard legal phrases, formats templates, and flags common errors
YOU DO
Verify every word matches the judge's exact ruling and legal standards
TASK 08
Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.
AI DOES
Compares transcript text against source audio or written records and highlights differences
YOU DO
Bring professional judgment and communicate directly with judges to confirm rulings
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
AI DOES
Converts speech to text with formatting rules
YOU DO
Verify accuracy and legal compliance
About this analysis
76% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Record symbols on computer storage media and use computer aided transcription to translate and display them as text.
AI DOES
Converts speech to text with high accuracy
YOU DO
Verify meaning and fix critical errors
About this analysis
75% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11
Take notes in shorthand or use a stenotype or shorthand machine that prints letters on a paper tape.
AI DOES
Converts spoken words to text using speech recognition software in real time
YOU DO
Master the physical keyboard technique and catch errors speech recognition misses in noisy or fast-paced settings
TASK 12
Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded.
AI DOES
Searches transcript text quickly and highlights the requested passage
YOU DO
Read back material aloud in the live courtroom with proper pacing and judgment
TASK 13
Log and store exhibits from court proceedings.
AI DOES
Suggests exhibit labels, auto-fills log entries, and organizes digital records
YOU DO
Physically handle, verify, and chain-of-custody track real courtroom items

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
SOC code: 27-3092
Tasks reviewed: 13 of 14

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PAY & OUTLOOK

Compare pay by state

Median pay (national): $72,420 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $83,010 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 12,870
Employed in Colorado: 260
Job outlook: −0.3% by 2034 · ~1,700 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.

Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.

Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.

File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.

Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys.

File and store shorthand notes of court session.

Type court orders for judges.

Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.

Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.

Record symbols on computer storage media and use computer aided transcription to translate and display them as text.

Take notes in shorthand or use a stenotype or shorthand machine that prints letters on a paper tape.

Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded.

Log and store exhibits from court proceedings.

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