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Records Technology Administrator
COURT REPORTER: Sixth Judicial Circuit. Pierre, SD. Summary: Position performs stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Work involves responsibility for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony in circuit or magistrate court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Transcripts may be certified for judicial appeal and the reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. Duties: recording and transcribing proceedings of court trials, hearings, arraignments, sentencings or conferences; identifying participants by name to facilitate recordings; reading aloud statement or participants as requested during proceedings; marking exhibits; placing identifying marks on supplemental material for inclusion in finished transcript; preparing and distributing transcripts and related reports and documents; making final check for technical accuracy and pagination; maintaining files and records of notes indexed to facilitate ready reference; performing a variety of technical clerical tasks related to the conduct of trials, hearings and conferences such as dictation duties as required by the judge; providing clerical support for the judge; performing work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from high school and an NCRA accredited Shorthand Reporting School. Experience as a shorthand reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences and meetings is preferred. Salary: $17.02 - $19.57/hr + additional compensation per page for transcription work. (2009).
SUPERVISOR, CENTRAL RECORDING BRANCH: Information Technology Division. Washington, D.C. Summary: Incumbent manages the day-to-day operations of the Recording Technicians in the performance of their duties. Duties: plans and assigns work schedules to ensure an even flow and distribution of work; trains employees on new technologies, procedures and guidelines; recommends personnel actions regarding subordinates; oversees the digital recording system, which is a Windows-based application, in order to provide a permanent, high-quality audio recording of courtroom proceedings. Incumbent is responsible for planning, developing and managing the digital recording system and subsystems. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of experience in Windows applications, including two years as a first-level supervisor. Equivalent levels of relevant education or experience may be substituted. Salary: $60,989 - $79,280 (2009).
SUPERVISOR, CENTRAL RECORDING BRANCH: Information Technology Division, 500 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Duties: This position is located in the Information and Technology Division of the DC Courts. The position is part of Central Recording Branch (CENR). Incumbent manages the day-to-day operations of the Recording Technicians in the performance of their duties. Plans and assigns work schedules to ensure an even flow and distribution of work. Trains employees on new technologies, procedures and guidelines. Recommends personnel actions regarding subordinates. Oversees the digital recording system, which is a Windows-based application, in order to provide a permanent, high-quality audio recording of courtroom proceedings. Responsible for planning, developing and managing the digital recording system and subsystems. Manages the design and administers system configuration and architecture including hardware and software, network operations, desktop systems, and system security. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating the Central Recording’s information technology and business life-cycle management activities. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, business administration or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in Windows 2000 and/or Windows XP applications including one year as a first-level supervisor Equivalent levels of relevant education or experience may be substituted. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application. Salary: $58,206 - $75,669 (2008)
ADMINISTRATOR OF COURT RECORDS TECHNOLOGY: Trial
Courts of Arizona in Maricopa
County, AZ. Summary: Responsible
for the operations of the Court Reporters and Electronic
Courtrooms for the Trial Courts in Maricopa
County. Duties: Improve and
monitor vendor(s) selection and compliance in support of
courtroom technology; regional implementation and support
functions; and electronic and court reporter records service
support. Qualifications: Bachelor’s
Degree from an accredited college or university and eight years
of progressively responsible administrative and management
experience. A Master’s degree from a accredited college or
university may substitute for the experience required on a year
for year basis. Preferred: Knowledge of the principles and
practices of management, administration, budget, personnel,
strategic planning, public affairs, and communication and
information technologies. Experience developing RFP’s,
contract/vendor selection and monitoring, and experience with
electronic and traditional court recordkeeping services. Salary:
$50,211 - $75,337. (2006)
Court
Reporters
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Detroit, MI. Summary: An official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. Duties: The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational skills to permit the production of transcript within strict time limitations, work well under pressure, be willing to work as part of a team of reporters under the direction of the Courtroom Services Supervisor in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the court and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, the candidate must possess tact, judgment, poise, initiative, and maintain a professional appearance at all times. Qualifications: An applicant for appointment as an official court reporter in a United States District Court must possess as a minimum requirement at least four years of prime court reporting experience in a court, or in the free-lance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the NCRA or passed an equivalent qualifying examination. Realtime court reporting proficiency and/or certification is required (certification is preferred). Special consideration would be extended to Registered Professional Reporters and reporters who possess a Certificate of Merit from the NCRA. Salary: $78,248 (2009).
ELECTRONIC COURT RECORDER OPERATOR/CASE ADMINISTRATOR: United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre, PA. Duties: Makes a verbatim recording of court proceedings on PC based digital recording system and arranges for the production of written transcripts, as requested. Creates detailed log notes of court proceedings and the participants involved in court proceedings using an automated program. Receives and processes CD duplication and transcript request orders. Catalogues CDs and log notes; and maintains their proper storage. Maintains courtroom recording and sound equipment by monitoring operation of same and notifying automation staff of needed maintenance and/or repairs. Assists the Courtroom Deputy with courtroom duties, such as handling exhibits and calling the calendar. In the courtroom, acts independently in arranging equipment, recording proceedings, playing back and preparing CDs for transcription. Interacts with attorneys, trustees and all other participants at hearings. Works with and maintains contact with attorneys, the public, transcript requesters and transcript production vendors. Maintains contacts with the Judges and staff, courtroom deputies and clerk’s office staff; to verify and update the status of cases. Efficiently manages bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings from opening to closing. Reviews all electronic filings made by outside users for quality control to ensure that correct documents are filed, required filing fees paid, correct docket events used and takes other appropriate corrective action as needed. Reviews, identifies, and researches the accuracy, timeliness and quality of data entered into the official case record. Scans and converts all paper documents filed to PDF format. Dockets and processes these PDF documents in case management system. Opens cases in case management system and dockets initial opening events. Makes summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings including pleadings, motions, complaints, minutes and orders. Schedules and notices hearing dates. Collects appropriate filing fees, receives payments and timely issues receipts for same. Secures funds in cash register and balances cash drawer at end of day. May process credit card payments. Prepares and sends deficiency notices for missing documents and notices for fees due. Provides accurate noticing as required by law, including proper distribution through the Bankruptcy Noticing Center. Reviews and coordinates the processing of orders with parties and chambers staff. Audits cases for closing, reviews final reports, final accounts and certifications from the trustee. Reviews chapter 13 cases for plan confirmation eligibility. Generates discharge and closing orders on cases eligible for same. Prepares and processes appeals and transmits the record to the District Court. Prepares and analyzes case management reports and assures the accuracy of data from these reports. Assists attorneys and the public by telephone and in person, provides information regarding case status, archive information and CM/ECF instruction. Provides back-up coverage for team members and other teams as required. Provides general office support and performs other related administrative/clerical duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years of general experience and at least one year of specialized experience. General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures involving the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of automated software and equipment for work processing, data entry or report generation. Salary: $33,770 - $54, 879 (2009).
COURT REPORTER: Unified Judicial System, Seventh Judicial Circuit. Rapid City, South Dakota. Summary: Position performs stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Work involves responsibility for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony in circuit or magistrate court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Transcripts may be certified for judicial appeal and the reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. Duties: recording and transcribing proceedings of court trials, hearings, arraignments, sentencings or conferences; identifying participants by name to facilitate recordings; reading aloud statement of participants as request during proceedings; marking exhibits; placing identifying marks on supplemental material for inclusion in finished transcript; preparing and distributing transcripts and related reports and documents; making final check for technical accuracy and pagination; maintaining files and records of notes indexed to facilitate ready reference; performing a variety of technical clerical tasks related to the conduct of trials, hearings and conferences such as dictation duties as required by the judge; providing clerical support for the judge; performing related work as required. Qualifications: Knowledge of legal terminology, spelling, and punctuation, modern office practices and procedures, and court rules and regulations. Ability to: interpret and follow oral and written instructions, design and maintain simple clerical records and forms, accurately take diction at 225 words per minute, and type and produce a satisfactory volume of material. Graduation from high school and an NCRA accredited Shorthand Reporting School. Experience as a shorthand reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences and meetings is preferred. Salary: $17.02 - $19.57 per hour (2009).
ELECTRONIC COURT RECORDER OPERATOR/CASE ADMINISTRATOR: Harrisburg, PA. Summary: The Clerk’s Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of Electronic Court Recorder Operator/Case Administrator. Duties: Makes a verbatim recording of court proceedings on PC based digital recording system and arranges for the production of written transcripts, as requested. Creates detailed log notes of court proceedings and the participants involved in court proceedings using an automated program. Receives and processes CD duplication and transcript request orders. Catalogues CDs and log notes; and maintains their proper storage. Maintains courtroom recording and sound equipment by monitoring operation of same and notifying automation staff of needed maintenance and/or repairs. Assists the Courtroom Deputy with courtroom duties, such as handling exhibits and calling the calendar. In the courtroom, acts independently in arranging equipment, recording proceedings, playing back and preparing CDs for transcription. Interacts with attorneys, trustees and all other participants at hearings. Works with and maintains contact with attorneys, the public, transcript requesters and transcript production vendors. Maintains contacts with the Judges and staff, courtroom deputies and clerk’s office staff; to verify and update the status of cases. Efficiently manages bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings from opening to closing. Reviews all electronic filings made by outside users for quality control to ensure that correct documents are filed, required filing fees paid, correct docket events used and takes other appropriate corrective action as needed. Reviews, identifies, and researches the accuracy, timeliness and quality of data entered into the official case record. Scans and converts all paper documents filed to PDF format. Dockets and processes these PDF documents in case management system. Opens cases in case management system and dockets initial opening events. Makes summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings including pleadings, motions, complaints, minutes and orders. Schedules and notices hearing dates. Collects appropriate filing fees, receives payments and timely issues receipts for same. Secures funds in cash register and balances cash drawer at end of day. May process credit card payments. Prepares and sends deficiency notices for missing documents and notices for fees due. Provides accurate noticing as required by law, including proper distribution through the Bankruptcy Noticing Center. Reviews and coordinates the processing of orders with parties and chambers staff. Audits cases for closing, reviews final reports, final accounts and certifications from the trustee. Reviews chapter 13 cases for plan confirmation eligibility. Generates discharge and closing orders on cases eligible for same. Prepares and processes appeals and transmits the record to the District Court. Prepares and analyzes case management reports and assures the accuracy of data from these reports. Assists attorneys and the public by telephone and in person, provides information regarding case status, archive information and CM/ECF instruction. Provides back-up coverage for team members and other teams as required. Provides general office support and performs other related administrative/clerical duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years general experience and at least one year of specialized experience. Salary: $37,279 - $60,643 (2009).
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER: Superior Court. Kingman, Arizona. Summary: The Superior Court seeks to establish a hiring register of qualified candidates for the position of Official Court Reporter. Duties: Position is responsible for utilizing specialized equipment while performing professional verbatim reporting and transcribing services for all court proceedings, hearings, and conferences; reading back testimony from stenographic notes and transcripts, and replying to correspondence related to transcripts of proceedings. The position of Official Court Reporter is an unclassified position serving at the pleasure of a Superior Court Judge. Official Reporters are subject to occasional reassignment outside of their division to fill in for other court divisions in various locations as may be required. Qualifications: Requires State of Arizona court reporter certification in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Title 32, Chapter 40 and Arizona Code of Judicial Administration sections 7-206 and 7-207. Reporting experience in trial courts is required and real-time ability preferred. Court reporter certification must be maintained at all times to retain employment. Salary: $22.55 - $26.10/hr (2009).
COURT REPORTER: North Dakota Court System. Grand Forks, ND. Summary: The Court Reporter is responsible for making a verbatim record of district and juvenile court trials, proceedings and other matters using computer-aided transcription, shorthand and/or audio recording equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during proceedings, and providing typewritten transcripts, as required. Positions assigned to this classification provide administrative and secretarial support to a district judge and court staff, assist in calendar control and scheduling, and may serve as a liaison between the district judge and others in matters handled by the judge. Duties: Essential Functions: Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge is also required. Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers stenographic notes, files and records to the clerk of district court for reference. Prepares and distributes official transcripts and related documents. Coordinates meetings and maintains the calendar for the judge and his or her court schedule. Schedules trials and other court proceedings, unless done by a calendar clerk and in cooperation with the clerk of court, and informs parties of the same. Provides secretarial and clerical support to the district judge by typing, transcribing, and proofing all correspondence, findings, orders, jury instructions, memorandum and other materials. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may include: scheduling rotation of court reporter pool, answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies, maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, and preparing expense vouchers. Serves as primary contact for case-related information, as requested. Greets visitors, screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides information, explains policies and procedures or refers, as appropriate. Acts as a liaison between the district judge and personnel from other agencies, the general public, and attorneys. Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved program in court reporting and one year of previous court reporting experience involving verbatim transcription in a legal setting. Salary: $3,123-$3,387 monthly. (2009)
COURT REPORTER: North Dakota Court System; Minot, ND. Summary: Court Reporter is responsible for making a verbatim record of district and juvenile court trials, proceedings and other matters using computer-aided transcription, shorthand and/or audio recording equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during proceedings, and providing typewritten transcripts, as required. Positions assigned to this classification provide administrative and secretarial support to a district judge and court staff, assist in calendar control and scheduling, and may serve as a liaison between the district judge and others in matters handled by the judge. Duties: Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers stenographic notes, files and records to the clerk of district court for reference. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may include: scheduling rotation of court reporter pool, answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies, maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, and preparing expense vouchers. Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved program in court reporting and one year of previous court reporting experience involving verbatim transcription in a legal setting. Salary: $3,411 monthly.
STATE REPORTER: New York Unified Court System. Summary: Under the general supervision of the Court of Appeals, the State Reporter is responsible for all operations of the New York State Law Reporting Bureau. The State Reporter develops policy, implements work procedures, supervises all professional and clerical staff, and performs other related duties. Duties: Bids, negotiates and implements print and electronic publishing contacts. Develops the agency's budget, administrative procedures and policies. Manages the agency's day-to-day operations. Reviews editorial work prepared for inclusion in the official reports, and supervises the composition of indices and the compilation and publication of weekly advance sheets. Corresponds with judges to solicit case material and confers with them to verify facts, citations, and editorial changes. Qualifications: Admission to the New York Bar, or Admission to the Bar of another State, with admission to the New York Bar within one year of appointment; and Ten years of experience in the legal profession.
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER: Court Reporting, District of Columbia Courts. Summary: Provides verbatim reporting of judicial and administrative proceedings. Duties: Provides accurate and timely transcripts of court proceedings that constitute official court records. Safeguards stenographic notes and tapes of proceedings, properly identifying records by date, judge, case title and other identifying information. Submits Daily Worksheet and other routine paperwork to Division Director as requested. Qualifications: Diploma or degree from a court reporting school that is accredited by the National Court Reporters Association, plus two (2) years of experience in court reporting. In addition, candidates must be able to furnish adequate equipment for the efficient performance of duties, and must be able to lift materials of up to forty pounds. Salary: $60,989 - $79,280. (2009)
REPORTER OF DECISIONS: Washington Courts, Supreme Court. Summary: Reporter of Decisions is a constitutional officer of the Washington Supreme Court responsible for the accurate and timely editing and publishing of appellate court opinions in both hard copy (52 advance sheets and 9 bound volumes per year) and on the Internet. The reporter also oversees publication of the Cumulative Subject Index. Approximately half of the reporter’s work is accomplished for the Court of Appeals. Duties: Supervises the day-to-day activities of the reporter’s office employees and monitors many of the duties of the private publisher’s employees assigned to the Washington official reports project. Creates a budget, monitors expenditures, drafts and implements office personnel policies, attends meetings as the court’s representative. Makes final decisions for the most difficult legal style and citation issues. Drafts opinion change orders and change memoranda for the Supreme Court. Answers case caption questions raised by judicial administrative assistants and the contract publisher's staff. Negotiates and administers licensing agreements with three public and private entities for their use of the copyrighted data in the Washington official reports. Coordinates the publication of Washington appellate court opinions on the Internet. Qualifications: Knowledge of the legal publishing world, including electronic publishing as well as traditional hard copy publications; English grammar, syntax, and usage; the Washington judicial system, including court procedures, the appellate process, and judicial administration; editing standards for legal publications; the Harvard Bluebook and the Chicago Manual of Style; management techniques. Salary range: 99. (2009)
ELECTRONIC COURT REPORTER OPERATOR/CASE ADMINISTRATOR: United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. Phoenix, AZ. Summary: This position is located in the Clerk’s Office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. The Electronic Court Recorder Operator/Case Administrator is responsible for making a verbatim recording of court proceedings and arranging for the production of written transcripts, as requested and manages a number of bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings from opening to final disposition, in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. The incumbent also interacts with the public in person and on the telephone, judges and their staff, other clerk’s office staff and members of the bar. The start date is approximately April 27, 2009. Duties: Makes a verbatim record of court proceedings on PC based digital recording system. Creates detailed log notes of court proceedings and participants involved in court proceedings using an automated program. Receives and processes CD/tapes duplication and transcript production request orders. Catalogues CD/tapes and log notes and maintains their proper storage. Manages and maintains courtroom recording and sound equipment by monitoring operations of same. Performs cleaning and minor adjustments and notifies automation staff of needed repairs. Assists the courtroom deputy with courtroom duties, such as swearing-in witnesses, handling exhibits and calling the calendar. Efficiently manages bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings from opening to closing, including chapter conversions. Reviews, identifies, and researches the accuracy, timeliness and quality of data entered into the case record. Makes corrections to the case record to comply with local and national procedures. Ensures that all case files and related information are accessible. Screens incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and court requirements. Scans and converts all paper documents filed to a PDF format. Schedules and notices hearing dates. Advises courtroom deputy of hearings set and potential conflicts. Makes summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings including pleadings, motions, complaints, minutes and orders. Reviews all electronic filings made by outside users for quality control to ensure that correct documents are filed, required filing fees paid, correct docket entry used and takes other appropriate corrective action as needed. Arranges for hearings on interim and final fee applications by all parties entitled to fees. Provides accurate noticing as required by law, including proper distribution through the Bankruptcy Noticing Center. Reviews and coordinates the processing of orders with parties, judicial officers and chambers staff. Prepares and analyzes case management reports. Assures data from a variety of quality control and exception reports for adherence to quality assurance standards. Audits cases for closings, reviews final reports, final accounts and certifications from the trustee, tabulates fees, generates a closing order in CM/ECF in asset and non-asset cases. Prepares standardized form orders and judgments for signature including discharge of debtor. Prepares and processes appeals and transmits the record to the Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and District Court. Assists attorneys and the public by telephone and in person providing information regarding case status, archive information and CM/ECF instruction. Proficient in software applications necessary to perform the job well. Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures and manual updates. Assists in training new employees and in cross training co-workers. Provides back-up coverage for team members and other departments, as required. Serves as a team coordinator on a rotating basis. Qualifications: Incumbent must be a high school graduate or equivalent and two years of general experience and at least one year of specialized experience. Ability to work harmoniously and effectively in a team based environment. For placement at the CL 24, step 1, one year specialized experience. For placement at the CL 24, step 2through and including step 25, at least two years of specialized experience. For placement at the CL 25, step 1, two years specialized experience. For placement at the CL 25, step 2through and including step 25, at least three years of specialized experience. Salary: $34,428 - $55,949; $38,006 - $61,825. (2009)
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER (REALTIME APPRENTICE): New Jersey Judiciary, Appellate Division. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking individuals to provide verbatim records of judicial proceedings and other meetings or hearings as requested, utilizing either a stenographic reporting system or a realtime reporting system under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporters. Duties: The selected individuals will transcribe notes verbatim when transcripts of proceedings are ordered. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Possession of a valid Certified Court Reporter License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Court Reporting. Realtime Apprentice will have three years from the date of employment to obtain a valid Certified Realtime Court Reporter Certificate issued by the New Jersey Board of Court Reporting, a valid National Certified Realtime Reporter Certificate, or a New Jersey Judiciary Realtime Certificate, in order to maintain employment beyond the three years. The Official Court Reporter shall provide the basic equipment necessary to perform the job duties of this position. Salary: $51,500 - $70,493. (2009)
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER (REALTIME): New Jersey Judiciary, Appellate Division. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking individuals to provide verbatim records of judicial proceedings and other meetings or hearings as requested, utilizing either a stenographic reporting system or a realtime reporting system under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporters. Duties: The selected individuals will transcribe notes verbatim when transcripts of proceedings are ordered. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Possession of a valid Certified Court Reporter License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Court Reporting and possession of a valid Certified Realtime Court Reporter Certificate issued by the NJ State Board of Court Reporting, a valid National Certified Realtime Reporter Certificate, or a NJ Judiciary Realtime Certificate. The Official Court Reporter shall provide the basic equipment necessary to perform the job duties of this position. Salary: $61,800 - $89,593. (2009)
COURT REPORTER SUPERVISOR 1 (Non-realtime): Appellate Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporters, assists in the supervision of court reporters and in the management of court reporting services, ensuring continuity of all services. Duties: May assign official court reporters to cover Superior Court judges and to record various judicial proceedings; arrange for storage of court reporter notes; complete data entry requirements for computer programs; evaluate reporter performance; monitor reporter attendance; and prepare transcript reports. Also provides verbatim record of judicial proceedings on a continual basis; and does related work as required. The Official Court Reporter shall provide the basic equipment necessary to perform the job duties of this position. Qualifications: Employee at this level must have a valid Certified Court Reporter License. Three years of full-time experience producing verbatim records of proceedings in a court as an Official Court Reporter. Salary: $50,083 - $86,905. (2008)
COURT REPORTER SUPERVISOR 1 (Realtime): Appellate Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporters, assists in the supervision of court reporters and in the management of court reporting services, ensuring continuity of all services. Duties: May assign official court reporters to cover Superior Court judges and to record various judicial proceedings; arrange for storage of court reporter notes; complete data entry requirements for computer programs; evaluate reporter performance; monitor reporter attendance; and prepare transcript reports. Also provides verbatim record of judicial proceedings on a continual basis; and does related work as required. The Official Court Reporter shall provide the basic equipment necessary to perform the job duties of this position. Qualifications: Employee at this level must have a valid Certified Court Reporter License and valid Realtime Certification. Three years of full-time experience producing verbatim records of proceedings in a court as an Official Court Reporter. Salary: $53,379 - $92,398. (2008).
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER: Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County. Kingman, AZ. Summary: One at-will unclassified position serving at the pleasure of the Presiding Judge in Lake Havasu City and one classified position assigned to the Court Commissioner in Kingman. Both positions are subject to occasional assignment to other court divisions and worksite locations as required. Duties: Responsible for utilizing specialized equipment while performing professional verbatim reporting and transcribing services for all court proceedings, hearings, and conferences; reading back testimony from stenographic notes and transcripts, and replying to correspondence related to transcripts of proceedings. Qualifications: Requires State of Arizona court reporter certification in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Title 32, Chapter 40 and Arizona Code of Judicial Administration sections 7-206 and 7-207. Reporting experience in trial courts is required and real time ability preferred. Court reporter certification must be maintained at all times to retain employment. 2 Full-time 40 hour per week benefits eligible positions. Salary: $22.55 - $26.10 per hour (depending on experience) plus transcript income. (2009)
COURT REPORTER: Sixth Judicial Circuit. Winner, SD. Summary: Position performs stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Work involves responsibility for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony in circuit or magistrate court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Transcripts may be certified for judicial appeal and the reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. Duties: Duties may include: recording and transcribing proceedings of court trials, hearings, arraignments, sentencing or conferences; identifying participants by name to facilitate recordings; reading aloud statement of participants as request during proceedings; marking exhibits; placing identifying marks on supplemental material for inclusion in finished transcript; preparing and distributing transcripts and related reports and documents; making final check for technical accuracy and pagination; maintaining files and records of notes indexed to facilitate ready reference; performing a variety of technical clerical tasks related to the conduct of trials, hearings and conferences such as dictation duties as required by the judge; providing clerical support for the judge; and performing related work as required. Qualifications: Knowledge of: legal terminology, spelling and punctuation; modern office practices and procedures; court rules and regulations. Ability to: interpret and follow oral and written instructions; design and maintain simple clerical records and forms; accurately take dictation at 225 words per minute; type and produce a satisfactory volume of material; record dictation. Graduation from high school and an NCRA accredited/certified Shorthand Reporting School. Experience as a shorthand reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences and meetings is preferred. Salary: $17.02 - $19.57 per hour. (2009)
COURT REPORTER: Superior Court of Arizona, County of Mohave. Kingman, AZ. Summary: Arizona Superior Court in Mohave County is a general jurisdiction trial court with 6 elected judges and 2 appointed commissioners. Official reporters work directly for a specific judge/commissioner, with occasional assignment outside of their division. We are seeking to fill two vacancies; one vacancy for the unclassified at-will Court Reporter position to the Presiding Superior Court Judge in Lake Havasu City. The second vacancy is a classified Court Reporter position to the Court Commissioner in Kingman. Both positions are full-time benefits eligible. Individuals interested in part-time positions are also encouraged to apply. Duties: The Official Court Reporter performs a variety of tasks associated with taking verbatim recording and transcribing of legal proceedings of trials, hearings and/or other judicial proceedings; and performs related work as required. Qualifications: Requires State of Arizona court reporter certification, in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute, Title 32, Chapter 40 and Arizona Code of Judicial Administration sections 7-206 and 7–207. Reporting experience in trial courts is required. Real time ability preferred. The successful candidate must undergo a background investigation including criminal history check. Court reporter certification must be maintained at all times to retain employment. Salary: $22.55 - $26.10 per hour, plus transcript income (depending on experience). (2009)
COURT REPORTER: First Judicial Circuit, Unified Judicial System. Salem, SD. Summary: Position performs stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Work involves responsibility for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony in circuit or magistrate court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Transcripts may be certified for judicial appeal and the reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. Duties: Duties may include recording and transcribing proceedings of court trials, hearings, arraignments, sentencings or conferences; identifying participants by name to facilitate recordings; reading aloud statement of participants as request during proceedings; marking exhibits; placing identifying marks on supplemental material for inclusion in finished transcript; preparing and distributing transcripts and related reports and documents; making final check for technical accuracy and pagination; maintaining files and records of notes indexed to facilitate ready reference; performing a variety of technical clerical tasks related to the conduct of trials, hearings and conferences such as dictation duties as required by the judge; providing clerical support for the judge; performing related work as required. Qualifications: Knowledge of: legal terminology, spelling and punctuation; modern office practices and procedures; court rules and regulations. Ability to: interpret and follow oral and written instructions; design and maintain simple clerical records and forms; accurately take dictation at 225 words per minute; type and produce a satisfactory volume of material; record dictation. Graduation from high school and an NCRA accredited/certified Shorthand Reporting School; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Experience as a shorthand reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences and meetings is preferred. Salary: $17.02 - $19.57 per hour. 5% increase in salary after successful completion of CRR (Certified Real-time Reporter) certification. (2009)
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER: United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Youngstown, OH. Summary: An Official Court Reporter performs court reporting services for any judicial proceeding as required. The position requires the ability to record verbatim testimony of courtroom proceedings, to read back all or any portions of the court records, to work well under pressure, to work extended court and transcription production hours within strict time limitations, to adhere to all requirements of the Guide toJudiciary Policies and Procedures and this Court’s Court Reporter Management Plan, and to work aspart of a team to serve all of the judges of the court. This position will primarily cover the needs of ourjudicial officers in Youngstown. Qualifications: Must have at least four years of prime court reporting experience as a free lancer or in other courts; be a Registered Professional Reporter by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or have qualified by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters of the NCRA, and one year experience in realtime reporting. Salary: $72,105. (2009)
COURT REPORTER: Judicial Council of California, AOC. San Francisco, CA. Summary: This is the entry and journey level of the Court Reporter series. This class is distinguished from the higher-level Senior Court Reporter class in that the latter is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of Court Reporters and performing the more difficult work assigned to the series. It is distinguished from the Electronic Reporting Monitor class in that the latter uses audio and/or video equipment rather than stenographic equipment, to record court proceedings and does not perform transcription. Duties: Records verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic equipment; asks judge for clarification of instructions, orders and other actions to properly note the official record. Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judge. Prepares printed or magnetic media transcripts; reviews and certifies printed transcripts of court proceedings. Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files of that portion of the court record for which the reporter is directly responsible, prepares daily transcripts as needed, and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by order of the court. Incumbents work under general supervision to perform duties that are well defined an in accordance with pre-established policies, procedures, and standards. Incumbents must maintain confidentiality and must use sound judgment in performing court-related duties. Errors in work or judgment could result in inefficient operations of the court, improper and incorrect recording of legal proceedings and could affect the outcomes of a trial or appeal. Incumbents have no responsibility for leading or supervising the work of others. Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, including the knowledge of legal terminology, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for the entry level would be: an educational level equivalent to a high school diploma or GED; and certification by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or a Certified Court Reporter. (2009)
TRANSCRIPTIONIST: Kansas Judicial Branch. Summary: This is responsible, detailed work preparing certified copies of court proceedings from tape recordings. Duties: Work performed by incumbents in this class includes operating tape-recording equipment; setting up, typing, and certifying the correctness of transcripts of court proceedings; and maintaining files of tapes and transcripts. An incumbent may supervise one or more typists or may occasionally perform some duties of a court clerk. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative judge or court administrator and is reviewed by conferences and evaluation of results obtained. Operates and oversees the maintenance of tape-recording equipment used to record official court proceedings; insures that equipment is in good working condition. Prepares official transcripts of court proceedings as requested; certifies correctness of transcripts prepared. Develops and maintains records and filing systems to facilitate storage and retrieval of transcripts and tapes. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in typing, and two years of experience as a typist including at least one year of court-related experience. Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures including knowledge of the format and requirements of transcript preparation. Salary: $13.05 - $16.66/hour. (2009)
COURT REPORTER: North Dakota Judicial System. Fargo, North Dakota. Summary: The Court Reporter is responsible for making a verbatim record of district and juvenile court trials, proceedings and other matters using computer-aided transcription, shorthand and/or audio recording equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during proceedings, and providing typewritten transcripts, as required. Positions assigned to this classification provide administrative and secretarial support to a district judge and court staff, assist in calendar control and scheduling, and may serve as a liaison between the district judge and others in matters handled by the judge. Duties: Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge is also required. Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers stenographic notes, files and records to the clerk of district court for reference. Prepares and distributes official transcripts and related documents. Coordinates meetings and maintains the calendar for the judge and his or her court schedule. Schedules trials and other court proceedings, unless done by a calendar clerk and in cooperation with the clerk of court, and informs parties of the same. Provides secretarial and clerical support to the district judge by typing, transcribing, and proofing all correspondence, findings, orders, jury instructions, memorandum and other materials. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may include: scheduling rotation of court reporter pool, answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies, maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, and preparing expense vouchers. Serves as primary contact for case-related information, as requested. Greets visitors, screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides information, explains policies and procedures or refers, as appropriate. Acts as a liaison between the district judge and personnel from other agencies, the general public, and attorneys. Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved program in court reporting and one year of previous court reporting experience involving verbatim transcription in a legal setting. Salary: $3,123-$3,824 monthly. (2008)
COURT
REPORTER: (General Description) Summary:
Under general supervision, makes a verbatim record of court
proceedings, produces transcripts, maintains and retrieves
files, assists the public and performs general secretarial
duties. Duties:Stenographically records verbatim
judicial proceedings; reads back requested portions of records
or notes; creates an outline and typewritten log of proceedings;
keeps a detailed log, marks, receipts, secures and files all
exhibits with the Clerk's Office. Transcribes stenographic notes
and files by computer aided transcription to a finished
transcript in official format. Edits transcripts, and researches
cites, quotes, etc. Copies, binds, and produces transcripts upon
request, and invoices parties. Types court orders, letters, and
dismissals, sets hearings for petitions, records and fills out
amended orders, and prepares paperwork for restraining orders. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; successful completion of a court
reporting program, and where applicable, Court Reporter
Certification or equivalent.
REAL-TIME
COURT REPORTER: (General Description) Summary:
Under general supervision, makes an instantaneous verbatim
record of court proceedings, produces transcripts, completes
required paperwork and maintains dictionary and equipment. Duties:
Stenographically records verbatim instantaneous transcripts of
judicial proceedings by use of real-time software and hardware.
Provides paralegal reports and specific transcript information
for the court, counsel and parties. Troubleshoots hardware and
software problems occurring in the courtroom to ensure verbatim
text is appearing on the computers accurately. Marks, logs, and
files exhibits. Creates and maintains case dictionary for each
judicial proceeding taken in real time; creates stenographic
outline for each word not in the reporter dictionary; researches
case citations to ensure the accuracy of the citation as it
appears on the screen, as well as medical, technical, and legal
terminology. Sets up hardware and software for CIC/Litigation
support application; trains users. Certifies real-time
transcripts upon final proofreading and editing of the
documents; provides paralegal reports, excerpts and requested
portions of real-time transcripts by certification. QualificationsAssociates degree in court reporting or a high school diploma or
GED with completion of a court reporting program; two years
court reporting experience, and Real-time Certification.
COURT REPORTER SUPERVISOR 2: Essex Veterans Courthouse, Newark, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary seeks a well organized individual to supervise court reporters and oversee the management of court reporting services for the Essex and Union Vicinages under the direction of the Court Executive 3a (Deputy Clerk, Appellate Division). Duties: The selected individual will ensure continuity of all services including attendance, scheduling of an OCR to a judge and other various proceedings; evaluate reporter performance and provide coaching and counseling to improve performance; arrange for storage of court reporter notes; monitor transcript production; perform daily entry of computer data; submit required weekly and monthly reports; assist individuals ordering transcripts; certify completed transcript orders for filing with the Appellate Division; and related work as required. Qualifications: Court Reporter Supervisor 2 (Nonrealtime): Education Successful completion of course work at an accredited school of court reporters training. Employee at this level must have a valid Certified Court Reporter License. Five years of full-time experience producing verbatim records of proceedings in a court as an Official Court Reporter. Court Reporter Supervisor 2 (Realtime): Successful completion of course work at an accredited school of court reporters training. Employee at this level must have a valid Certified Court Reporter License and valid Realtime Certification. Five years of full-time experience producing verbatim records of proceedings in a court as an Official Court Reporter. Salary: $60,419 - $100,150 DOE (2008)
COURT REPORTER SUPERVISOR 1: Cumberland County Courthouse, Bridgeton, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporters, assists in the supervision of court reporters and in the management of course reporting services, ensuring continuity of all services. May assign official court reporters to cover Superior Court judges and to record various judicial proceedings; arrange for storage of court reporter notes; complete data entry requirements for computer programs; evaluate reporter performance; monitor reporter attendance; and prepare transcript reports. Also provides verbatim record of judicial proceedings a continual basis; and does related work as required. Qualifications: Court Reporter Supervisor 1 (Nonrealtime): Education Successful completion of course work at an accredited school of court reporters training. Employee at this level must have a valid Certified Court Reporter License. Three years of full-time experience producing verbatim records of proceedings in a court as an Official Court Reporter. Court Reporter Supervisor 1 (Realtime): Successful completion of course work at an accredited school of court reporters training. Employee at this level must have a valid Certified Court Reporter License and valid Realtime Certification. Three years of full-time experience producing verbatim records of proceedings in a court as an Official Court Reporter. Salary: $50,083 - $92,398 DOE (2008)
COURT REPORTER I: 12th Judicial Circuit Court. Sarasota, Florida. Summary: This is responsible, independent, technical work providing judges and attorneys with simultaneous transcription of testimony during hearings and trials. Duties: The Court Reporter I stenographically reports all proceedings in courts in order to create an accurate and verbatim transcript of the proceedings. The Court Reporter I edits and translates stenographic notes, proofreads transcripts, verifies the correct spelling of names, places, medical, scientific and technological terms. This position may be required to sit in one position for long periods of time. Ability to operate a stenographic machine and voice writing equipment. Ability to record testimony at the standard required speed and accuracy. Ability to handle multiple tasks with deadline requirements. Ability to interact professionally and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, government officials and the public. Ability to work in a fast-paced, automated environment with many interruptions. Knowledge of court system procedures, practices and applicable statutes, rules, regulations, laws and ordinances. Knowledge of legal and medical terminology. Ability to hook up cables and load real-time software is recommended, but not required. Additionally, the ability to create stenographic brief forms to streamline trial records in real-time is recommended. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent, and five years of stenographic work in the court system, legal field or criminal justice environment is required. An associate’s degree from an accredited court reporting school may substitute for two years of the required experience. Working knowledge of the court system, courtroom procedures, and legal documents and legal terminology is required. RPR Certification from the National Court Reporter's Association is required. Additionally, Real-time Reporter capability is highly recommended. Salary:$43,193.52. (2008)
COURT REPORTER: North Dakota Judicial System. Fargo, North Dakota. Summary: The Court Reporter is responsible for making a verbatim record of district and juvenile court trials, proceedings and other matters using computer-aided transcription, shorthand and/or audio recording equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during proceedings, and providing typewritten transcripts, as required. Positions assigned to this classification provide administrative and secretarial support to a district judge and court staff, assist in calendar control and scheduling, and may serve as a liaison between the district judge and others in matters handled by the judge. Duties: Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge is also required. Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers stenographic notes, files and records to the clerk of district court for reference. Prepares and distributes official transcripts and related documents. Coordinates meetings and maintains the calendar for the judge and his or her court schedule. Schedules trials and other court proceedings, unless done by a calendar clerk and in cooperation with the clerk of court, and informs parties of the same. Provides secretarial and clerical support to the district judge by typing, transcribing, and proofing all correspondence, findings, orders, jury instructions, memorandum and other materials. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may include: scheduling rotation of court reporter pool, answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies, maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, and preparing expense vouchers. Serves as primary contact for case-related information, as requested. Greets visitors, screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides information, explains policies and procedures or refers, as appropriate. Acts as a liaison between the district judge and personnel from other agencies, the general public, and attorneys. Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved program in court reporting and one year of previous court reporting experience involving verbatim transcription in a legal setting. Salary: $2,973-$3,824 monthly. (2008)
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER: United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Duties: An official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. The position has dual reporting lines to the Courtroom Services Supervisor and the assigned judge. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational skills to permit the production of transcript within strict time limitations, work well under pressure, be willing to work as part of a team of reporters under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporting Services in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the court and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, the candidate must possess tact, judgment, poise, initiative, and maintain a professional appearance at all times. Qualifications: An applicant for appointment as an official court reporter in a United States District Court must possess as a minimum requirement at least four years of prime court reporting experience in a court, or in the free-lance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the NCRA or passed an equivalent qualifying examination. Realtime court reporting proficiency and/or certification is required (certification is preferred). Special consideration would be extended to Registered Professional Reporters and reporters who possess a Certificate of Merit from the NCRA. Salary: $75,409 - $90,491 dependant on level (2008)
COURT REPORTER: Sixth Judicial Circuit, Winner, South Dakota. Summary: Position performs stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Work involves responsibility for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony in circuit or magistrate court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Transcripts may be certified for judicial appeal and the reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. Duties: Duties may include: recording and transcribing proceedings of court trials, hearings, arraignments, sentencing or conferences; identifying participants by name to facilitate recordings; reading aloud statement of participants as request during proceedings; marking exhibits; placing identifying marks on supplemental material for inclusion in finished transcript; preparing and distributing transcripts and related reports and documents; making final check for technical accuracy and pagination; maintaining files and records of notes indexed to facilitate ready reference; performing a variety of technical clerical tasks related to the conduct of trials, hearings and conferences such as dictation duties as required by the judge; providing clerical support for the judge; performing related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from high school and an NCRA accredited/certified Shorthand Reporting School; or an equivalent of related education and experience. Experience as a shorthand reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences and meetings is preferred. Salary: $17.02 - $19.57 (2008)
COURT REPORTER II: Boulder, CO, Combined Court. Summary: The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a talented Court Reporter II for the Combined Court in beautiful Boulder, CO. This position provides professional verbatim reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in continuing to make the Judicial Branch the ‘employer of choice’ in Colorado. In addition, our desire is to hire professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, embrace change, and contribute to the bottom line success of their smaller work team and the larger goals of the organization. Duties: Reports proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences by shorthand, stenotype, or other methods where verbatim records are required by law. Transcribes the proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court. Identifies participants by name to facilitate reporting; reads aloud statements of participants as requested during proceedings. Prepares and distributes transcripts and related reports and documents. Reviews transcriptions for technical accuracy. Maintains files and records of notes and exhibits. Performs clerical duties related to the court. Some positions may schedule hearings and proceedings and perform computer case processing related duties. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of reporting or associate degree in reporting and one year of experience in verbatim shorthand reporting and transcribing. Successful completion of a Colorado Judicial Branch approved shorthand reporters examination as a Registered Professional Reporter is required. Salary: $4,063 - $5,445/month (2008)
TRANSCRIPT RECORDS CLERK: Division of Court Reporting and Recording, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW. Duties: Accepts and coordinates all transcript requests and disseminates them to the appropriate court reporter or the Transcription Branch for preparation, Verifies the accuracy of transcript vouchers via Electronic Worksheets, CourtSmart and/or Courtview. Checks vouchers and billing statements for accuracy and forwards them to appropriate agencies for disbursement. Accepts payments for transcripts. Assists and interacts with the public on a daily basis either through interaction at the counter or telephonically. Acts in a clerical capacity for all court reporters, attorneys and litigants on matters relating to transcripts of proceedings heard in the Superior Court. Enters and maintains accurate information on the Computer Transcript Tracking System. Prepares monthly reports regarding transcript production of reporters. Qualifications: A high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (G.E.D.) and at least three (3) years of general office experience including two (2) years experience with a Windows Based Operating System and Word or Word Perfect. Please submit copies of your high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, and your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $39,330 - $51,124 (2008)
COURT REPORTER I: State of Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orlando, FL. Summary: Duties: This is responsible work providing verbatim recording and transcription of court proceedings using specialized equipment. Knowledge of the use of real-time software. Ability to record testimony at the standard required speed and accuracy. Ability to operate a stenographic machine or voice writing equipment and read back complex testimony in open court. Qualifications: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent and five years of stenographic work in the court system, legal field or criminal justice environment is required. An Associate’s degree from an accredited court reporting school may substitute for two years of the required experience. Must obtain RPR certification through NCRA within one year of the date of hire. Salary: $3,599.46 (2008)
COURT REPORTER: North Dakota Judicial System, Bismarck, North Dakota. Summary: The Court Reporter is responsible for making a verbatim record of district and juvenile court trials, proceedings and other matters using computer-aided transcription, shorthand and/or audio recording equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during proceedings, and providing typewritten transcripts, as required. Positions assigned to this classification provide administrative and secretarial support to a district judge and court staff, assist in calendar control and scheduling, and may serve as a liaison between the district judge and others in matters handled by the judge. Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge is also required. Duties: Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers stenographic notes, files and records to the clerk of district court for reference. Prepares and distributes official transcripts and related documents. Coordinates meetings and maintains the calendar for the judge and his or her court schedule. Schedules trials and other court proceedings, unless done by a calendar clerk and in cooperation with the clerk of court, and informs parties of the same. Provides secretarial and clerical support to the district judge by typing, transcribing, and proofing all correspondence, findings, orders, jury instructions, memorandum and other materials. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may include: scheduling rotation of court reporter pool, answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies, maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, and preparing expense vouchers. Serves as primary contact for case-related information, as requested. Greets visitors, screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides information, explains policies and procedures or refers, as appropriate. Acts as a liaison between the district judge and personnel from other agencies, the general public, and attorneys. Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved program in court reporting and one year of previous court reporting experience involving verbatim transcription in a legal setting. Salary: $2,858 - $3,256 monthly (2008)
COURT REPORTER:Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra Costa County is recruiting Court Reporters on a continuous basis. Duties: Typical tasks of a Court Reporter include: record verbatim testimony of all court proceedings using stenographic and
computer aided transcription equipment and real time software;
ask judge and other speakers for clarification of testimony
instructions, orders and actions to ensure accurate record;
prepare and read back all, and/or portions of the official court
proceedings upon instruction from the judge; prepare and
maintain printed steno notes and magnetic media of all testimony
and proceedings and provide copies as requested by the court for
storage purposes; prepare and certify written transcripts using
computer aided transcription software; prepare daily transcripts
as needed; receive and respond promptly to requests to produce
transcripts; estimate cost of transcripts; prepare and deliver
transcripts on an individual contractor basis and bill
separately pursuant to established statutory guidelines; prepare
and deliver all court-mandated appeal transcripts and extensions
within statutory timeframes, formatted in conformance with
statutory requirements; maintain a variety of electronic and
paper files; archive court reports and transcripts; organize and
ensure official records security; and provide court reporter
services in other departments and courtrooms countywide when
regularly assigned court is not in session; or due to
operational necessity. Qualifications:
Possession and maintenance of a valid license as a Certified
Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the State of California. Previous
court and real time experience is desirable. Salary:
$77,464.90-$89,675.31. (2008)
COURT
REPORTER II:
Colorado Judicial Branch, Canon City, CO. Summary:
The
Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a talented Court Reporter II
for the combined court in Canon City,
CO. This position provides professional verbatim reporting and
transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Duties: Reports proceedings of court trials, hearings, or
conferences by shorthand, stenotype, or other methods where
verbatim records are required by law. Transcribes the
proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or
by order of the court. Identifies participants by name to
facilitate reporting; reads aloud statements of participants as
requested during proceedings. Prepares and distributes
transcripts and related reports and documents. Reviews
transcriptions for technical accuracy. Maintains files and
records of notes and exhibits. Performs clerical duties related
to the court. Some positions may schedule hearings and
proceedings and perform computer case processing related duties.
Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties
as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of reporting or
associate degree in reporting and one year of experience in
verbatim shorthand reporting and transcribing. Successful
completion of a Colorado Judicial Branch approved shorthand
reporters examination as a Registered Professional Reporter is
required. Salary: $3,929-$5,266 per month. (2008)
COURT
REPORTER SUPERVISOR: District
of Columbia Courts, Court Reporting, Washington,
D.C.
Summary: The Court
Reporter Supervisor assigns Official Court Reporters to
designated judicial officers and makes sure the Courts are
receiving the most professional reporting and recording services
available. Duties: The
incumbent is responsible for monitoring the timely production of
transcripts ordered by attorneys and litigants; compiles
statistics regarding transcript production; prepares and issues
standing written instructions and procedures and issues special
instructions for non-routine or complex assignments; keeps
employees informed regarding policies, procedures, and goals of
management as they relate to the Division; monitors and reviews
work quality; participates in the selection, evaluation,
promotion and disciplinary actions of division employees; holds
corrective interviews with employees and proposes disciplinary
actions to the Division Director. Incumbent is responsible for
keeping abreast of technology as it applies to the court
reporting field; developing and conducting training programs.
Incumbent may also perform as an Official Court Reporter on an
as-needed basis. Qualifications:
Diploma or degree from a court reporting school that is
accredited by the National Court Reporters Association, plus
four years of verbatim court reporting in a general trial court
or for a commercial reporting firm or a quasi-judicial
organization with at least two years of supervisory experience
or worked in the court reporting field as an office manager with
at least six years experience. Equivalent levels of education or
experience may be substituted. Salary: $82,961-$107,854. (2008)
OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER: Superior
Court of Arizona, Mohave
County. Duties: Responsible
for utilizing specialized equipment while performing
professional verbatim reporting and transcribing services for
all court proceedings, hearings, and conferences; reading back
testimony from stenographic notes and transcripts, and replying
to correspondence related to transcripts of proceedings. The
individuals selected will be subject to assignment in any Mohave
County
court location as needed. Qualifications:
Requires the meeting of qualifications for standard
certification and currently hold temporary certification
pursuant to A.R.S. Title 32, chapter 40 and Arizona Code of
Judicial Administration sections 7-206. Reporting experience in
trial courts is required and real time ability preferred.
Salary: $1,804.00 - $2,088.00 Bi-weekly (Depending on
Experience) plus transcript income. (2008)
COURT TRANSCRIBER I/II:
Clark
County District Court, Las Vegas,
NV. Duties: Operates
complex audio and/or video equipment to create an official court
record; identifies system malfunctions or failures and provides
for repair as required. Transcribes court proceedings from
video/audio equipment to printed format, using word processing
and appropriate transcription apparatus. Ensures that proper
authorization is received for transcription requests; located
and duplicates tapes as required and returns to proper location
after usage. Proofreads transcribed materials for accuracy.
Maintains records of work performed; prepares forms for
estimates and billing for transcription service costs. Prepares
and files Attorney/District Court
affidavits; maintains appropriate files, including a video tape
library. Checks and operates audio recording equipment, logs
proceedings and performs all clerical and support functions
required to produce records of court proceedings. Contributes to
the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its
customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating
as an active member of a work team. Maintains a supply of forms,
tapes, papers and other materials for the work. Uses a variety
of equipment, including word processors, recording devices and
FAX machines; provides for the maintenance and repair of such
equipment. Performs a variety of office support functions as
required for the effective functioning of the court to which
assigned. Qualifications:
Court Transcriber I:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of
professional full-time transcribing experience or three (3)
years of full-time experience in providing office support or
secretarial support in a legal office or court setting. College
level course work in a secretarial or office administrative
curriculum is desirable. The demonstrated ability to type at a
minimum net rate of 50 words per minute. Court Transcriber II:
In addition to the above: One (1) year of full-time experience
in preparing verbatim transcriptions of court proceedings and
actions from recording devices at a level equivalent to the
County's class of Court Transcriber I. Salary: Court Transcriber I: $30,347.20- $47,008.00; Court Transcriber II:
$32,760.00-$50,772.80. (2008)
SENIOR COURT RECORDER/TRANSCRIBER: District
Court, Las Vegas Justice Court. Duties:
Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises and reviews the
work of assigned court transcribers and recorders. Provides
training to transcribers and recorders; provides input into
employee performance evaluation process and effectively
recommends employee selection, initial disciplinary action and
other personnel actions. Determines work schedules, ensuring
efficient and timely completion of work, including appropriate
courtroom coverage for all courts in session. Organizes and
maintains trial log notes, tapes, disks and Court Recorder’s
Manual. Prepares invoices for per diem or transcript fees for
contracted transcription/recorder services. Serves as liaison
with other Court Recorders. Serves as jury matron. Sets up and
operates audio/video equipment to record all official activities
of the court to which assigned; plays back sections of
recordings for the judge or jury as requested. Maintains
automated or hand-prepared logs of proceedings and actions;
correlates such logged information with recorded data; makes
notations of witness or participant behavior, session times,
etc. to augment the audio record. Transcribes court proceedings
from audio/video equipment to printed format, using word
processing and appropriate transcription apparatus. Ensures that
motions, decisions and all actions are accurately documented.
Ensures that proper authorization is received for transcription
requests; locates and duplicates tapes or disks as required and
returns them to proper location after usage. Proofreads
transcribed materials for accuracy. Maintains records of work
performed; prepares forms for billing for recordings and
transcription service; follows-up on delinquent billings as
directed. Directs and oversees the work of relief
recorder/transcribers; instructs staff in work procedures.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's
service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing
or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains a
supply of forms, tapes, disks, papers and other materials for
assigned duties. Uses a variety of equipment, including word
processors, recording devices and FAX machines; arranges for the
maintenance and repair of such equipment. Performs a variety of
office support functions as required for the effective
functioning of the department to which assigned. Qualifications: Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND
EITHER four (4) years of full-time experience in preparing
verbatim transcriptions of court proceedings and actions from
recording devices, OR three (3) years of full-time recording
court proceedings and transcribing such proceedings. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
College level course work in paralegal studies or
secretarial or office administrative subjects is desirable. Type
at a minimum net speed of 70 words per minute. Salary:
$39,832.00 - $61,713.60 (2007)
COURT REPORTER: North Dakota Supreme Court, Grand Forks,
ND. Summary:
The Court Reporter is
responsible for making a verbatim record of district and
juvenile court trials, proceedings and other matters using
computer-aided transcription, shorthand and/or audio recording
equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential
events during proceedings, and providing typewritten
transcripts, as required. Positions
assigned to this classification provide administrative and
secretarial support to a district judge and court staff, assist
in calendar control and scheduling, and may serve as a liaison
between the district judge and others in matters handled by the
judge. Duties:
Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of
court and jury trial proceedings by computer-aided equipment per
state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also
requires taking court notes during hearings to identify
appearances and to note significant events during the hearing
and to locate and present prior testimony. Travel to other
counties within and outside of the district for court
proceedings assigned to the district judge is also required.
Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oaths, marks
documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers
stenographic notes, files and records to the clerk of district
court for reference. Prepares and distributes official
transcripts and related documents. Coordinates meetings and
maintains the calendar for the judge and his or her court
schedule. Schedules trials and other court proceedings,
unless done by a calendar clerk and in cooperation with the
clerk of court, and informs parties of the same. Provides
secretarial and clerical support to the district judge by
typing, transcribing, and proofing all correspondence, findings,
orders, jury instructions, memorandum and other materials.
Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may
include: scheduling rotation of court reporter pool,
answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies,
maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel
reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and
proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, and
preparing expense vouchers. Serves as primary contact for
case-related information, as requested. Greets visitors,
screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides
information, explains policies and procedures or refers, as
appropriate. Acts as a liaison between the district judge
and personnel from other agencies, the general public, and
attorneys. Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved
program in court reporting and one year of previous court
reporting experience involving verbatim transcription in a legal
setting. Salary: $2,748
- $3,130 monthly. (2007)
COURT
TRANSCRIBER: City
of
Hagatna,
Guam. Summary:
This position involves high skilled and responsible
technical clerical work. Duties:
Primary functions are verbatim transcriptions of electronic
recordation of judicial proceedings and/or hearings.
Works with minimal supervision to ensure maximum verbatim
accuracy of transcriptions and must maintain a high standard of
confidentiality in carrying out these tasks.
Qualifications: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent,
plus four (4) years of secretarial experience of which two (2)
years must be in transcription work. Salary: $26,520.00 (2007)
OFFICIAL
COURT REPORTER (Real-time):
New Jersey
Judiciary. Appellate
Division, AOC. Trenton,
New Jersey. Duties:
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking individuals to
provide verbatim records of judicial proceedings and other
meetings or hearings as requested utilizing a realtime reporting
system under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporters.
The selected individuals will transcribe notes verbatim when
transcripts of proceedings are ordered. Performs other related
duties as required. Qualifications: Three years of
full-time experience producing verbatim records of proceedings
in a court or court related environment. Possession of a valid
Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the New Jersey
State Board of Shorthand Reporting, and valid Certified Realtime
Reporter Certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of
Shorthand Reporting or a valid National Certified Realtime
Reporter Certificate. The Official Court
Reporter shall provide the basic equipment necessary to perform
the job duties of this position. Salary: $43,547
- $83,116.
(2007)
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COURT REPORTER: Maricopa
County, AZ. Summary: The
Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa
County
is currently accepting resumes for immediate as well as future
openings for Court Reporters. These positions are unclassified
under the Judicial Merit System Resolution and Rules. Court
Reporters are hired by and serve at the will of the Court
Reporter Pool Manager. Duties:
This position reports courtroom proceedings and prepares
case transcripts using stenographic equipment. Court Reporters
may be assigned to more than one Judge in the following areas:
Criminal, Civil, Family, Probation/Mental Health, Juvenile, Tax
and Special Assignments. Qualifications:
The position requires successful completion of a formal
training program in, and certification as a Court Reporter, per
Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS 32-4001, Et seq.), which includes
the National Court Reporters Association Registered Professional
Reporter’s Certificate (RPR). Two years of court reporting
experience preferred. NOTE: The Judicial Branch does not provide
the formal training. Salary: $45,011. (2006)
OFFICIAL COURT
REPORTER: U.S.
District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston,
MA. Summary: The U.S.
District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Boston, has an opening for an Official Realtime Court Reporter.
Official Court Reporters serve at the pleasure of the Court and
must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of
the U.S., and the Court Reporter’s Manual published by the Administrative Office of
the U.S. Courts. Periodic travel to
Worcester
and Springfield
divisional offices is required. Duties:
The Official Court Reporter records verbatim testimony by
Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) for civil and criminal court
proceedings. At the request of a party or by order of the Court,
the Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames
and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference. Additionally,
Court Reporters are responsible for determining that billings
and formats comply with Judicial Conference requirements. Court
Reporters must adhere to the requirements of the Court’s Court
Reporter Management Plan of this District and maintain accurate,
legible records which are subject to audits. This position
involves completing record-keeping forms, documenting the
information contained in reports, as well as maintaining and
safeguarding records until their disposition according to the
statutory requirements and Judicial Conference policy. Qualifications:
At least four years of prime stenographic CAT court
reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in
other courts or a combination thereof; Prefer successful
completion of the Certified Realtime Reporter Examination
offered by the National Court Reporters Association or having
passed an equivalent qualifying examination. Applications will
also be considered from reporters capable of doing Realtime and
committed to taking the certification examination soon.
Qualified by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional
Reporters of the National Court Reporters Association or passed
an equivalent qualifying examination. The National Stenomask
Verbatim Reporters Association examinations and the Certified
Shorthand reporters examinations required by some state
governments may be acceptably equivalent to the National Court
Reporters Association testing; Realtime Court Reporter
experience and access to CAT transcription equipment; Possess
and provide all necessary personal equipment and software (e.g.
computer, a display, write, cable and realtime software); Have a
Certificate of Merit from the National Shorthand Reporters
Association, a requirement for Level III through Level V. The
successful candidate also should possess: strong interpersonal
skills; maturity; responsibility; poise; tact; good judgment;
initiative; ability to work harmoniously with others and
effective oral and written communication skills. Salary: $68,516
- $82,219. (2006)
COURT
REPORTER: Superior
Court of
California, County
of
Siskiyou, CA. Summary: Under
general direction, this position provides verbatim official
records of all testimony and court proceedings in cases heard at
Siskiyou Superior Court and in Grand Jury proceedings and may
assist in the coordination of activities of per diem court
reporters. Duties: Records
verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic
equipment; asks judge for clarification of instructions, orders,
or other actions to properly note the official record. Reads
back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon
instruction from the judge. Prepares printed or magnetic media
transcripts; reviews and certifies printed transcripts of court
proceedings. Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files
of the portion of the court record for which responsible;
prepares daily transcripts as needed; provides transcripts of
proceedings on request of parties or by order of the court.
Performs necessary research to verify case citations and
spelling of legal, medical and other terms. Prepares indices of
witnesses and exhibits; responds to participants’ requests
regarding courtroom proceedings. Performs real time
transcription as requested by the Court. May provide lead work
coordination for per diem court reporters as needed. Qualifications:
Prefer one year as a certified Court Reporter, or any
combination of training and experience that would likely provide
the required knowledge and abilities. Valid State of California
certification as a Court Reporter required. Knowledge of: Court
operations including relevant laws, regulations, legislation,
rules, policies and procedures; legal terminology and procedures
and documents used in court cases; problem solving techniques;
principles and practices of interpersonal and customer service
relations; principles and practices of court reporting and legal
record keeping; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and
punctuation. Ability to: Coordinate the work of other staff;
analyze problems and complaints and identify solutions; gain
cooperation through discussion and persuasion; establish and
maintain working relationships; effectively represent the Court
in answering questions, responding to inquiries, providing
assistance, and in dealing with concerns from the public,
judicial officers, court staff, and others; operate stenotype
machine to record court proceedings; prepare accurate and
complete official written record; write in “real time” with
computer assisted transcription; maintain confidentiality of
courtroom proceedings; meet stringent deadlines; work
independently. Salary: $40,647.49 - $49,407.27. (2006)
DIGITAL COURT REPORTER: Administrative Office of the Courts, Florida. Summary: The position of Digital Court Reporter performs responsible
work throughout the five counties of the circuit related to
capturing and maintaining a verbatim record of court
proceedings. Work is performed under the direction of the
Electronic Court Reporting Manager. Duties:
Operates electronic recording and transcribing systems to
record, tag and transcribe court proceedings. Responsible for
proper archiving and accessing of an electronic copy of a court
proceeding. Performs duties related to maintaining and storing
court recordings, responding to requests for court recordings,
transcription services, and other related duties. Maintains a
professional demeanor at all times and establishes effective
working relationships with judges, court personnel, Offices of
the Clerks of the Court, Office of the State Attorney, Public
Defender’s Office, other state agencies, members of the bar,
and the general public. Produce media requests. Qualifications:
Graduation from a standard high school or GED equivalent and
two years of advanced stenographic work in the court system,
legal field or criminal justice environment or an equivalent
combination of training and/or experience. Working knowledge of
the court system, courtroom procedures, the local bar, and legal
documents and legal terminology is highly desirable. Salary:
$31,043.76. (2006)
OFFICIAL
COURT SHORTHAND REPORTER: Waterloo, Iowa. Duties: To
serve as the courts official court reporter for an Associate
Juvenile Court
Judge. This position primarily serves Black Hawk, but also
includes the
counties of Allamakee, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton,
Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Howard and Winneshiek
Counties. Travel to other counties within the district is
required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited
high school (GED); graduation from a school
of court reporting with courses including legal and medical
terminology,
English, typing and law.
Must be certified as a court reporter
by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters. Salary:$1,655.20
-$2,456.80 bi-weekly, plus State of Iowa benefit
package.
(2006)
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