This role as an official court reporter involves working directly with an assigned judge within the Superior Court of the Columbia Judicial Circuit. The position requires compliance with established protocols, licensing by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia, and maintaining good standing with the Board.
Responsibilities
Set up and take down all necessary equipment for court reporting in compliance with rules and regulations
Attend and take down all hearings and trials as directed by the assigned judge
Transcribe, copy, and deliver copies of specific proceedings to counsel or parties, including Unified Appeal hearings, hearings on motions for new trials, habeas corpus hearings (unless state-paid), felony jury trials with guilty verdicts (upon specific motions and authorization), sentences in cases of more than 10 years confinement or indigent defendants (upon request and authorization), and hearings related to pre-trial and post-trial motions of indigent defendants (upon request and authorization)
Transcribe, copy, and deliver all transcripts as requested by parties or directed by the assigned judge
Maintain and index any recordings of video hearings conducted by the assigned judge
Maintain and index all evidence and transcripts of hearings or trials as directed by the Senior Reporter and/or the Chief Judge
Prepare and file transcripts in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in a timely fashion according to protocol
Deliver copies of transcripts to the Office of the Public Defender (or conflict counsel) and the Office of the District Attorney in criminal cases involving indigent defendants, simultaneously with filing
Maintain high visibility with the public and members of the bar while preserving the confidentiality of the assigned judge's office
Serve as a liaison between the assigned judge, litigants, other courtroom personnel, and the public
Communicate effectively with lawyers and self-represented individuals via email and telephone to arrange transcript preparation and delivery, and address other court reporter business promptly and professionally
Perform other tasks as directed by the assigned judge
Requirements
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level associated with high school completion or equivalent
Sufficient understanding of basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license
Knowledge of or ability to learn the ICON case management system and VOC EDIT transcription program
Certified court reporter under the laws and rules of the State of Georgia
Knowledge of terms, phrases, and concepts uniquely associated with courts and judges
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Knowledge of or ability to learn Excel, Word, Outlook, and other standard computer software programs
High level of skill in written and verbal communication
Ability to work autonomously with a full understanding of the assigned judge's goals and plans, while maintaining obligations placed upon the court by the U.S. Constitution, Georgia Constitution, statutes of Georgia, and the Uniform Rules of Superior Court
Ability to operate office equipment including computer, word processor, copier, fax machine, typewriter, and calculator with accuracy and reasonable speed
Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner
Attend and complete any and all continuing education requirements as required by the Board and/or Georgia law
Obtained at least a high school diploma or its equivalent
Trained, educated, and proven proficient in using the court reporting equipment currently employed in the Columbia Judicial Circuit
Benefits
Stipend authorized by Georgia law for official court reporters
Take down fees for civil matters paid by parties at the rate established by the Board of Court Reporting
Transcription fees for civil matters paid by parties at the rate established by the Board of Court Reporting
Fees paid by the State of Georgia for Habeas Corpus hearings, if authorized by law
All expenses related to the position (CDs, DVDs, printing costs, paper, copying, postage, etc.) will be the responsibility of the Circuit, with the exception of work prepared for private parties
Additional compensation for matters that cannot practicably be transcribed during a normal business day, including expedited transcripts, Unified Appeal cases, extended criminal jury trials (lasting more than 2 weeks, excluding jury selection) with guilty verdicts and sentences over 10 years, and transcripts of specific witnesses' testimony in cases ending in mistrials
Additional compensation for any other proceeding authorized by the Chief Judge and for which funds are available in the existing court budget
Important Details
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
About the Company
The Superior Court of the Columbia Judicial Circuit is seeking an official court reporter to serve at the pleasure of an assigned judge.
