Court Reporter - Real Time

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Launch your career, or take it to the next level, with the Delaware Court of Chancery! We are accepting applications from candidates at all experience levels, from recent graduates of accredited court reporting schools or programs who are ready to launch their careers to experienced court reporters looking for a new challenge. Each day brings new cases, complex legal matters, and the chance to work alongside distinguished judges and legal professionals in one of the country's most respected courts. Whether you’re building your skills or bringing years of expertise, you’ll find a team friendly environment, meaningful work and an opportunity to make a difference.

Requirements

Graduation from a court reporting school or university or college or program which includes courses in standard stenographic methods of taking testimony and dictation, as well as English grammar and punctuation, medical terminology and legal terminology.
Possession at the time of hire of up-to-date Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) software capable of streaming real-time over the internet using Bridge Mobile.
Successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association within one year of hire.
Successful completion of the Certified Real-Time Reporter (CRR) certification from the National Court Reporter Association within two years of hire.
Ability to communicate courteously, effectively, and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work within deadlines to ensure prompt transcript completion.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Use of Eclipse court reporting software.
Experience as a stenographic reporter writing and transcribing verbatim proceedings of a judicial or quasi—judicial nature.

Responsibilities

Verbatim stenographic (machine method) reporting of court trials, hearings, and conferences held in the Court of Chancery.
Timely preparation of transcripts as required.
Contact with court personnel, parties, and the public.
Work as part of a team under the supervision of the Chief Court Reporter in an extremely busy office with a large volume of work.
Stenographic reporting of all hearings before judicial officers, and prompt production of transcripts as requested by the Court, attorneys and litigants.
Ability to work in a team environment to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court reporters' office.