COURT REPORTER Grade K4

Fulton County, GA•Atlanta, GA

35d

About The Position

Records and transcribes verbatim court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. Stenographically records and transcribes verbatim court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. Maintains evidence and prepares official records of reported proceedings as required. Stenographically records and produces an accurate verbatim record of all proceedings. Records oral communications for various formal and/or legal proceedings, such as criminal and civil litigation conferences, trials, motions, pleas, arraignments, and hearings. Tests court recording equipment regularly; ensures systems work properly prior to the start of court proceedings. Transcribes, proofs, and prepares transcriptions for distribution. Files transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with appropriate documentation. Corresponds with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding requests for the preparation of transcripts and exhibits. Trains court reporter interns and monitors their work as required. Orders and maintains court reporting supplies. Maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials as required by court rules and procedures. Inventories, catalogs, files, boxes, records, and stores exhibit in criminal and civil litigation cases. Logs, copies, binds and verifies documentary evidence. Invoices and collects fees for services rendered in the takedown and transcribing of court proceedings as authorized by applicable rules and regulations. Hires and supervises independent copies and proofreaders for transcript production as needed. Provides real-time feed to judges and/or counsel as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, completion of required apprentice and/or internship training in court reporting and sufficient course work to obtain certification as a court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) issued through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).
Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia.
As a condition of continued employment, certification must be maintained through the duration of employment.
Requires accurately reporting (taking down stenographically) court proceedings in real-time at speeds of 180-300+ words per minute and translating take down from steno to English with computer-aided transcription software and digital peripheral/hardware for contemporaneous use by judge, counsel, and/or hearing impaired participants.
Working knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and theories and principles of basic mathematics.
Knowledge and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting profession and transcription activities, court policies, and procedures.
Ability to use court reporting and transcription equipment.
Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.
Compliance with the professional standards of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).
Maintaining exhibits and documentary evidence.
Communicating effectively with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Court reporters preferred - Spanish.

Responsibilities

Records and produces an accurate record of all proceedings.
Records oral communications for various formal and/or legal proceedings, such as criminal and civil litigations, trials, motions, pleas, arraignments, and hearings.
Tests digital court recording equipment regularly; ensures systems work properly prior to the start of court proceedings.
Transcribes, proofs, and prepares transcriptions for distribution.
Files transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with appropriate documentation.
Corresponds with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding requests for the preparation of transcripts and exhibits.
Trains court reporter interns and monitors their work as required.
Orders and maintains court reporting supplies.
Maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials. Inventories, catalogs, files, boxes, records, and stores exhibit in criminal and civil litigation cases.
Logs, copies, binds and verifies documentary evidence.
Invoices and collects fees for services rendered in the recording and transcribing of court proceedings.