Court Reporter

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

The Court Reporter takes verbatim recordings of legal proceedings and prepares certified written and electronic transcripts. The role also handles trial indexes and exhibits, certifies and files documents, distributes transcript copies, and responds to transcript requests. Work must follow Georgia Judicial Council policies and guidelines and applicable local orders. Regular and predictable attendance is required; other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, including court-reporting training or sufficient coursework to successfully obtain court reporter certification; and two years of reporting and transcription experience in a judicial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) through the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA).
• Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia.
• Working knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, legal and medical terminology, laws and rules governing court reporting and transcription, personal computers, and related software.
• Ability to meet the physical, cognitive, communication, and sensory demands described in the ADA minimum qualifications, including operating office machinery, typing, meeting deadlines, and handling items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional availability for on-call work and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofread, edit, and produce hearing transcripts.
• Prepare trial indexes, attach photocopies of trial exhibits, and certify the accuracy and completeness of documents.
• Prepare certified documents for filing with the Clerk of Court and produce and distribute copies as appropriate.
• Receive, inventory, record, and store trial exhibits; maintain exhibits during hearings and trials; and record transfers of physical evidence at the conclusion of proceedings.
• Prepare and file transcripts in accordance with Georgia Judicial Council policies and guidelines, file electronically as required by local order, and distribute electronic copies as requested.
• Communicate with court and county staff, attorneys, and the public regarding transcripts, and respond to transcript requests within designated time frames.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED