Arbitration Place is Canada's premier hearing centre and one of the country's leading providers of arbitration, mediation, and court reporting services. We are recognized for delivering exceptional service through the seamless integration of hospitality, technology, and legal expertise. The calibre of our clients is high, and so are the standards we set for ourselves. We take pride in exceeding expectations at every stage of the client experience.
We are seeking an experienced Digital Court Reporter to join our team in the Greater Toronto Area.
Digital Court Reporters play a critical role in preserving the official record of Examinations for Discovery, arbitrations, mediations, examinations under oath, and other legal proceedings. As a neutral officer of the proceeding, you will create a complete and accurate verbatim record while ensuring proceedings are conducted efficiently, professionally, and with the highest standard of client service.
The ideal candidate is confident working independently, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, communicates effectively, and remains composed in fast-paced legal environments.
Key Focus
Capture and preserve the official record of legal proceedings while delivering exceptional client service through professionalism, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Digital Court Reporters are responsible for:
- Capturing accurate, high-quality audio and video recordings using specialized digital court reporting technology.
- Preparing, testing, and troubleshooting recording equipment before each proceeding.
- Administering oaths and affirmations as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, where authorized.
- Marking, managing, and securing exhibits throughout legal proceedings.
- Creating accurate annotations and logs to support transcript production.
- Monitoring proceedings to ensure the integrity and completeness of the official record.
- Completing all required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality while handling sensitive legal information.
- Building professional relationships with counsel, clients, witnesses, interpreters, and Arbitration Place team members.
- Collaborating with Scheduling, Client Services, and Production teams to ensure proceedings are executed seamlessly.
- Representing Arbitration Place with professionalism, impartiality, and exceptional client service at every proceeding.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- A minimum of one (1) year of Canadian Digital Court Reporting experience, including experience reporting Examinations for Discovery and other Canadian legal proceedings.
- Experience administering oaths, managing exhibits, and maintaining the official record of legal proceedings.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Residence within the Greater Toronto Area, with the ability to attend proceedings throughout Toronto and surrounding areas.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and sound judgment.
- The ability to remain calm, professional, and impartial in fast-paced legal environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital court reporting technology.
- A valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable transportation.
- The ability to travel to client locations throughout the GTA.
- The ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
