About This Role
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
- 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.
