Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Jobs Pay in Kansas City, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$31.23
2.4%Below national average
Range: $29.74 – $32.71
Average Annual Pay
$64,952
2.4%Below national average
Range: $61,859 – $68,045
How much do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$26.55/hr
Range: $25.28 – $27.80
Annual Rate
$55,209
Range: $52,580 – $57,838
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.23/hr
Range: $29.74 – $32.71
Annual Rate
$64,952
Range: $61,859 – $68,045
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.91/hr
Range: $34.20 – $37.62
Annual Rate
$74,695
Range: $71,138 – $78,252
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners job description
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
