About This Role
This Court Reporter position involves accurately recording all spoken words during court proceedings using a stenographic system. The role also includes preparing court orders and other related proceedings with a high degree of accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate schedules to ensure all court proceedings are covered, including senior judges, grand jury, masters’ hearings, and visiting judges
- File original court orders and transcripts in the Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations or Prothonotary’s office for recording and permanent retention
- Follow protocol as directed, and perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Generate orders as directed from proceedings
- Maintain a log of all speakers and events, noting all occurrences such as unusual terms, names, objections, and cross-examinations
- Determine correct spelling of names, terminology, and other specifics of testimony
- Maintain evidence, exhibits, orders, documents, and correspondence from all court proceedings
- Maintain recording/stenographic equipment; conduct daily checks of the system to ensure proper functioning
- Manage transcripts, opinions, and court orders from the time of the court proceeding through transmission of completed transcript, opinion, or court order to requesting parties
- Operate computer and other office equipment
- Perform duties of other court personnel as requested
- Process transcript requests and make copies of log notes and recordings as directed; transcribe recordings only as directed
- Record testimony at all types of court proceedings including trials, hearings, and conferences using an electronic recording system
- Interrupt when necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of the record
- Play or read back portions of proceedings if requested
- Attend meetings or training sessions as required
- Complete 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years through NCRA
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a 2-year degree in court reporting training and certification
- Three to five years’ clerical experience in an administrative, professional, governmental, or judicial setting to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required
- Proficiency with current and future Microsoft Office Applications and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
- General knowledge of using web-browser based applications as well as customized, recording, or transcribing software
- General knowledge of operating touch screen-controlled audio/video systems
- Understands low-level troubleshooting techniques and concepts to resolve equipment problems
- Demonstrates confidential data and e-mail security practices to protect the County’s systems and network
