Court Reporter

State of Oklahoma • Tulsa, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Qualified candidates are eligible to receive a $5,000 signing bonus and an annual equipment allowance. Qualified candidates must be certified/licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Official Shorthand Reporter. Positions in this job family are responsible for recording and transcribing court proceedings.

Requirements

• Incumbents must be certified/licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Official Shorthand Reporters; or if no certified or licensed reporters are available, an acting shorthand reporter temporarily certified by the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court may be employed for a period not to exceed a maximum of twelve (12) months.
• Knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar, terms and vocabulary employed in legal work, courtroom procedures, and proper procedures for obtaining verbatim recordings of courtroom testimony.
• Applicants are required to learn and proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• An OCC court reporter must be able to learn how to use OCC-specific technology.
• This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to focus and sit for long periods of time.
• Applicants are required to be highly organized and maintain their own file organization.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• The OCC will provide selected applicants with training pertaining to OCC-specific technology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administrative duties as assigned including, but not limited to exhibit and docket handling.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in the usage of OCC-specific technology including but not limited to Laserfiche (LF) and Electronic Case Filing (ECF.)
• Ability to perform key functions in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Capable of transcribing court proceedings verbatim held before the OCC including hearings before administrative law judges, referees of the OCC, and OCC Commissioners.
• Ability to transcribe recordings when requested and maintain files of transcripts and exhibits.
• Responsible for maintaining complete records of hearing dockets before all courts of the OCC.
• Ability to maintain detailed and organized files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees