Court Reporter - Superior Court (Prescott & Camp Verde)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott & Camp Verde, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional work of considerable difficulty in reporting and transcribing verbatim court and court proceedings. Develops, prepares, and presents the official verbatim record of hearings, trials, and other court proceedings held before judges, commissioners, and other judicial officers as official court transcripts of proceedings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience as a court reporter.
• Reporting experience in trial courts required.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
• Must be certified in Arizona or undergo Conditional Initial Certification per AJCA 7-206.
• Must meet annual training requirements for certified Court Reporters.
• Knowledge of Applicable Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Court, state and local administrative orders, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Legal research techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of Generally accepted court reporting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary used in medical, legal, scientific, and engineering work as well as basic, commonly used foreign words and phrases.
• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Knowledge of Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Research techniques and report writing.
• Knowledge of Filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in Transcribing verbatim court and legal proceedings with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by virtual means with public and employees.
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in Organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to Report all court proceedings verbatim by use of specialized equipment, reading back testimony from stenographic notes and transcripts.
• Ability to Catalog and file of stenographic notes and transcripts.
• Ability to Prioritize, schedule, and organize work to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to Work under pressure in a highly dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to Reply to correspondence, phone calls, and in-person inquiries related to transcripts of court proceedings.
• Ability to Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to Handle confidential matters and always maintain discretion.
• Ability to Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Provide and use stenograph machine, computer hardware and software, including printer and toner.

Responsibilities

• Attends court sessions to take down the spoken words of participants in the court process; uses stenograph machine and other equipment to create a verbatim record of testimony, colloquy, and discussions associated with court proceedings; works in the courtroom, chambers or other locations as required; may provide real-time reporting services.
• Records testimony at a pace sufficient to allow uninterrupted progress of proceedings and reads back testimony upon request by judge or attorneys.
• Transcribes verbatim court and legal proceedings.
• Prepares, proofreads, signs and certifies final official court transcripts of the verbatim testimony and discussions taking place in court proceedings in the format prescribed by Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Rules of Court; may transcribe from audio digital recording systems.
• Catalogs and files stenographic notes and transcripts; maintains current index and record of transcripts pending, transcripts in process, and transcripts delivered; replies to correspondence, responds to requests for information and assistance, and prepares billing statements related to transcripts of proceedings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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