Appellate Transcriptionist

State of North Carolina•Ncjc Judicial Center Wake, NC

2d•$43,614 - $64,851•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a qualified Appellate Transcriptionist to accurately transcribe and punctuate the spoken word to create a verbatim record for court proceedings, hearings, and depositions for the appeals process. This position requires an understanding of the Court's legal system including relevant ethics, professional standards and procedures. The role is critical for ensuring a precise record is available for appellate courts.

Requirements

Knowledge of fundamentals of court proceedings, documents and rules related to capturing a verbatim court record.
Knowledge of transcript production.
Knowledge of English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Knowledge of court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations.
Knowledge of legal and various specialized terminology.
Knowledge of transcript formatting and style.
Ability to transcribe notes rapidly and accurately.
Ability to type a volume of material over a sustained period within deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum.

Nice To Haves

American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) Certification

Responsibilities

Produce an accurate legal transcript from an audio recording device according to specific court requirements.
Transcribe, format, proof and certify official transcripts according to specific court requirements ensuring deadlines are met.
Masters transcript formatting.
Maintain confidentiality.
Provide support to the court reporting manager by assisting in assignment and/or reassignment of transcripts to employees.
Provide administrative support as assigned by court reporting manager.
Follow proper courtroom confidentiality and etiquette, including impartiality to parties, exhibiting professional demeanor and appearance, and comply with policies related to court interactions or proceedings.