Court Reporter - Superior Court (Prescott & Camp Verde)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott & Camp Verde, AZ

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About The Position

Under minimal supervision, performs professional work of considerable difficulty reporting and transcribing verbatim court proceedings. Develops, prepares, and presents the official verbatim record of hearings, trials, and other proceedings held before judges, commissioners, and other judicial officers. Works in courtrooms, chambers, or other locations as required and may provide real-time reporting services. Prepares and certifies transcripts in the format prescribed by Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Rules of Court; may transcribe from digital audio recordings. Maintains records of stenographic notes and transcripts, responds to transcript-related inquiries, and prepares billing statements. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of relevant experience as a court reporter.
• Trial-court reporting experience.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must complete annual training required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
• Must be certified in Arizona or undergo Conditional Initial Certification under AJCA 7-206.
• Must meet annual training requirements for certified Court Reporters.
• Knowledge of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Court, and state and local administrative orders, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal research techniques, court-reporting practices, English grammar and vocabulary, business English, clerical office practices, research and report writing, filing, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to transcribe proceedings accurately and quickly using specialized equipment and to read back testimony from stenographic notes and transcripts.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and organize work to meet deadlines and handle changing demands under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, in person and virtually, and respond to correspondence, phone calls, and in-person inquiries.
• Ability to use a stenograph machine and computer hardware and software, including a printer and toner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and handle confidential matters with discretion, courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to remain current in the knowledge required to perform assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Attend court sessions and use a stenograph machine and other equipment to record testimony, colloquy, and discussions verbatim.
• Record testimony at a pace that allows proceedings to continue without interruption and read back testimony at the request of a judge or attorney.
• Transcribe verbatim court and legal proceedings, including, as needed, from digital audio recordings.
• Prepare, proofread, sign, and certify official court transcripts in the required format.
• Catalog and file stenographic notes and transcripts; maintain current records of transcripts pending, in process, and delivered.
• Respond to correspondence and requests for information or assistance related to transcripts.
• Prepare billing statements related to transcripts of proceedings.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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