Portfolio Media Company is hiring: Court Reporter - Houston, TX in Houston

Overview

Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 serves more than 2.7 million readers daily and is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About our Team

Law360 provides breaking legal news and analysis across 70+ practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions and more.

About the Role

Law360 is seeking a court reporter to cover developments in the federal and state courts in Houston, Texas. Periodic travel between courthouses is expected. Court Reporters are required to arrange transportation for field travel and/or use their own personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Keeping track of cases in the assigned courts
• Attending selected events
• Communicating with editors
• Filing daily news stories
• Occasionally writing deeper features and analyses

Requirements

• At least one year of full-time, paid reporting experience and some court reporting or similar experience
• Demonstrated reporting and writing skills
• Experience writing under deadline pressure
• Experience reporting for a legal audience is highly valued
• Ability to travel based on business needs. Must be flexible to cover court hearings and developments that happen outside of standard business hours.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.

Salary: $77,000/annually

Law360 offices are located in NYC, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. We offer a casual and flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary.

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