Court Reporter- Superior Court (1125)

Coconino County • Flagstaff, AZ

50d

About The Position

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in making verbatim stenographic records of legal proceedings and transcribing same; performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a court reporter, OR any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Arizona Court Reporting Certification.
• Considerable knowledge of: Civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic relations, grand jury, and mental health dispositions and probate proceedings
• Considerable knowledge of: Court operations and docketing procedures
• Considerable knowledge of: Statutes and Rules of Procedure pertaining to Court Reporters
• Considerable knowledge of: Rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining to the distribution and filing of transcripts
• Considerable knowledge of: Principles and techniques of computerized stenotype, archiving and retrieval of steno notes, and transcript production and delivery of both paper and electronic transcripts
• Considerable knowledge of: State and federal rules of procedure
• Considerable knowledge of: Research techniques - online, library and telephonic
• Considerable knowledge of: Operation of court reporting software and hardware, litigation support software, advances in technology
• Considerable knowledge of: Current court issues regarding making the record
• Considerable knowledge of: Ethical standards and court rules applicable to court reporting
• Considerable knowledge of: Specialized and technical vocabulary, i.e. legal, medical, scientific, engineering, physics, and others
• Considerable knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation and usage
• Working knowledge of: Content, location, and use of reference materials, library indices, and legal citation systems
• Working knowledge of: Rules, laws, policies, and practices pertaining to professional conduct and ethics
• Working knowledge of: Activities of state and national court reporting associations
• Working knowledge of: Procedures of other departments within the court system
• Working knowledge of: Security practices within the court system
• Working knowledge of: Equipment, computers, and software associated with the production and management of stenographic notes, transcripts, and official records
• Ability to: Utilize computerized stenographic equipment to produce accurate records of court proceedings within established timeframes
• Ability to: Work extended hours under stressful conditions
• Ability to: Prepare and maintain well-organized manual and electronic files
• Ability to: Prepare reports and present facts clearly, orally and in writing
• Ability to: Remain impartial and detached during emotionally charged proceedings
• Ability to: Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, court personnel, participants in litigation, other agencies and the public
• Ability to: Follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Uses computerized stenotype equipment to prepare verbatim records of legal proceedings
• Prepares and distributes accurate transcripts in required format within specified timeframe
• Reads back from court record during proceedings or prepares rough draft transcripts for court use
• Maintains stenographic records in such a way that they are readily accessible for the period of time required by law
• Purchases and maintains a personal reference library, and utilizes online reference sources
• Purchases and maintains software, hardware and supplies necessary for the performance of court reporting
• Hires support staff as necessary
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Performs related duties

Benefits

• Relocation assistance up to $2,000.00
• 60 hours banked vacation to be used immediately.
• $1500.00 bonus at the beginning of employment and $1500.00 after one year of hire.
• 2% incentive pay for other certifications such as Merit, Real Time Certification, and Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR)
• The Court will pay the Arizona Certification Renewal Fee every two years during the term of employment.
• Additional transcript income estimated at $10,000-$20,000.00 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees