Electronic Court Reporter

About This Role

This is the first level in the series for an Electronic Court Reporter. Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Listen to court proceedings through a headset as they are being recorded on a multi-channel digital or analog recording system to ensure that the testimony, judicial officer’s decision, and sentencing are accurately captured
• Manually or electronically log information and events such as the date, name of presiding judicial officer, legal counsel, case name and number, opening statements, witnesses' names, direct and cross examinations, and summations as they are recorded so that events can be located for reference purposes
• Test audio and ancillary equipment to ensure proper operation
• Set up and break down audio recording and related equipment for recording office conferences and proceedings outside of the courtroom
• Assist staff in locating information such as case dispositions using log notes, notations, and recordings
• Restock supplies such as CDs, blank tapes, and log sheets
• Provide Court with files, records, and similar information during court proceedings
• Mark and preserve exhibits
• Use automated information systems such as civil and criminal case management systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, inquire, or report on data

Requirements

• Six months experience in setting up and operating audio recording equipment
• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
• Six months experience in record keeping

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package

Important Details

• Conditions of Hire: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Application Process

• The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position
• Provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties
• For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles, and summary of course content
• Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education, and training history as it relates to the job requirements