Court Reporter - Court Administration

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

An official court reporter in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania records proceedings in court trials, hearings, and conferences using a stenotype machine. The official court reporter is responsible for accurately transcribing all court proceedings stenographically recorded in a high-volume, fast-paced, technical environment. Work requires precise accuracy because the transcripts represent the official record of court. In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited court reporting school.
• Ability to take verbatim dictation at prescribed rates of speed within specific limits of accuracy in accordance with standards established by the First Judicial District.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
• Must work in person (not remote).
• Considerable knowledge of English language, proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax and sentence structure.
• Considerable knowledge of office management, record-keeping procedures, legal terminology and medical terminology
• Ability to focus attention for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work well under pressure and produce transcripts with strict time limitations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn within a short period of time courtroom procedures, practices and policies as applicable to the court reporter s assigned function.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, fellow employees, attorneys and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Records testimony in various types of courtroom proceedings verbatim using a stenotype machine or computer-aided transcription machine.
• Reads back portions of transcript during trial as requested.
• Edits, proofreads, and produces certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts.
• Responds to inquiries and correspondence from judiciary, attorneys, coworkers and the general public.
• Performs administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, completing record-keeping forms, documenting information contained in reports and maintaining records according to statutory requirements.
• Purchase and maintain all equipment and software.

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees