Orange County Courtroom Journalist Needed

I need an experienced freelance journalist to attend a small claims trial at the Orange County courthouse on November 12, starting promptly at 8:30 a.m.

The assignment is to document the proceedings through detailed written notes, capturing important testimony, questions and answers, direct quotes, significant statements, and the judge’s comments and final decision.

The primary deliverable is a detailed timeline of what happened throughout the hearing, identifying speakers and distinguishing verbatim quotes from paraphrased notes.

Please note: This assignment is strictly for written documentation. Audio and video recording are not permitted.

The notes should include:

* Testimony, questions, and answers
* The judge’s comments, questions, and ruling
* Key evidence presented and the arguments surrounding it
* Significant statements and exchanges between the parties

Please deliver the completed timeline digitally within 24 hours of the hearing.

There may also be an opportunity to develop this assignment into broader media coverage and public-interest reporting.

Please share your availability, examples of courtroom or live-event reporting, and your fixed-price quote for attending the hearing and preparing the written timeline.