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Parris A. Amedee, CCR

New Orleans,LA

Summary

At PMC Legal Services, LLC, I excelled as a Freelance Court Reporter, leveraging my stenography expertise and adaptability to enhance court efficiency. My commitment to transcription accuracy and professionalism under pressure led to the production of high-quality legal documents, demonstrating my mastery of grammar and exceptional ability to maintain impartiality in diverse legal settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Court Reporter

PMC Legal Services, LLC
05.2010 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between parties during depositions through proficient operation of audio recording equipment for clear playback.
  • Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
  • Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Improved court efficiency by accurately transcribing spoken words during legal proceedings and providing timely transcripts.
  • Aggregated and copied finalized documents for disbursement across interested parties.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal terminology, enabling accurate transcription of complex proceedings without compromising the quality of information captured.
  • Demonstrated adaptability with exposure to diverse types of cases ranging from criminal trials to civil disputes.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict ethical guidelines and professional standards in handling case materials.
  • Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
  • Conducted transcription, court reporting, closed captioning, and Communications Access Realtime Reporting (CART).
  • Safeguarded the integrity of court proceedings by maintaining impartiality as an unbiased observer and recorder of events.
  • Increased accuracy in transcriptions with consistent attention to detail while capturing vital information from witnesses, attorneys, and judges.
  • Utilized stenography machinery, audio, and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism under pressure while navigating challenging courtroom dynamics involving tense exchanges or emotional testimonies.
  • Produced transcripts for court personnel, legal professionals and general public.
  • Completed continuous capturing and special requests such as reading back portions of testimony.
  • Marked exhibits introduced into evidence for identification and incorporated into prepared transcripts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.1991

Skills

  • Grammar mastery
  • Dependability
  • Active listener
  • Fast Typing Speed
  • Courtroom Etiquette
  • Active Learning
  • Legal writing
  • Office Administration
  • Medical Terminology
  • Proofreading proficiency
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Legal Terminology
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Sound Judgment
  • Court reporting
  • Court transcription
  • Audio Equipment Operation
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Transcription Accuracy
  • Punctuation precision
  • Legal Terminology Knowledge
  • Voice writing competence
  • Ethical
  • Read back verbatim
  • Stenography Expertise
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Self Motivation
  • Time management abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professionalism
  • Task Prioritization
  • Goal Setting
  • Legal Documentation
  • Speech Recognition
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Court Proceedings
  • Proceedings Transcription
  • Certified Verbatim Reporter

Timeline

Freelance Court Reporter

PMC Legal Services, LLC
05.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of New Orleans
Parris A. Amedee, CCR