Court Reporter-Superior Court 6

Hamilton County•Superior, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Court Reporter serves Superior Court 6 in Hamilton County, Indiana. The position records court proceedings, secures and maintains evidence, prepares court documents, and provides clerical support to the Judge. The role reports directly to the Superior Court 6 Judge and the Office Manager and performs recurring duties under general supervision in accordance with established departmental, legal, and ethical policies and procedures. The position is full-time, with a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is effective January 2027, with a stated 2027 hourly rate of $29.5277. The employee works in an office and courtroom environment and may occasionally work extended or evening hours, including when needed for Night Court.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of relevant clerical experience.
Working knowledge of standard office and court legal policies, procedures, terminology, and documents, and the ability to apply that knowledge to interrelated tasks.
Ability to type with speed and accuracy and operate standard office equipment, including courtroom digital recording equipment, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copier, and calculator.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, County departments, attorneys, and the public.
Sensitivity to professional ethics, gender and cultural diversity, and disabilities.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision, while maintaining respectful working relationships.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, meet time pressures, and complete assignments amid distractions and interruptions.
Ability to recognize dangerous or safety-compromised situations and respond appropriately.
Ability to serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including during occasional encounters with irate or hostile people.
Ability to understand and comply with the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Ability to provide public access to department information or maintain its confidentiality as required by state requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations.
Ability to comply with employer and department policies and work rules, including those concerning attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to occasionally work extended and/or evening hours.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience in a legal or court environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend court proceedings, make audio recordings and notes, operate recording equipment, and type electronic log-notes.
Type or arrange for the typing of verbatim transcripts from courtroom audio when requested or required for appeals or by an attorney or party to a proceeding.
Compose courtroom orders and court entries for the Judge's review and signature.
Take custody of case evidence in accordance with statutory requirements, including inventorying, packaging, labeling, and filing evidence.
Dispose of obsolete evidence and exhibits annually according to statutes, retention schedules, and local court rules.
Review daily court slates to ensure documents, evidence files, and supplies are ready for court.
Compose and type entries regarding orders and dispositions in civil and criminal proceedings.
Provide clerical support to the Judge, including contacting attorneys as requested and typing rulings, orders, judgments, decrees, and correspondence from dictation.
Schedule yearly and daily court calendars in the electronic case management system and manage the Judge’s Edition case management system as backup for the Office Manager.
Organize and prepare electronic files for court proceedings so relevant information is accessible to the Judge.
Submit information about protection orders, workplace violence restraining orders, and no-contact orders to the statewide electronic protective order registry, and document service of those orders.
Research, compose, and type documents as assigned or needed, including forms, detailed jury minutes, and jury instructions.
Submit electronic abstracts of judgment to the Indiana Department of Corrections and Hamilton County Jail within established guidelines.
Assist periodically with special judge cases by creating files, contacting assigned courts, scheduling hearings, obtaining pleadings, preparing and distributing orders, and maintaining quarterly activity reports.
Prepare forms, documents, check-in locations, and the courtroom for Night Court, and work during Night Court sessions when needed.
Perform duties of other department personnel in their absence or as needed, and other related duties as assigned.