A professional who records examination, testimony, judicial opinions, judge's charge to jury, judgment or sentence of court, or other proceedings in court of law by machine shorthand (stenotype operator), takes shorthand notes, or reports proceedings into $T3steno-mask.$T1 Reads portions of transcript during trial on judge's request, and asks speakers to clarify inaudible statements. Operates typewriter to transcribe recorded material, or dictates material into recording machine. May record proceedings of quasi-judicial hearings and formal and informal meetings and be designated Hearings Reporter. May be self-employed, performing duties in court of law or at hearings and meetings, and be designated Freelance Reporter.