Digital Recording Technician
About The Position
SALARY RANGE: $39,511.00 - $57,438.00 The Assistant Director's Office is seeking a qualified digital recording technician to record proceedings in court trials, hearings and conferences capturing a verbatim record of court proceedings, using digital/electronic audio recording systems. The position is assigned to Pitt County with travel to Duplin, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, and Pamlico counties required. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Captures and maintains an accurate record of court proceedings in accordance with applicable statute court rules and policies. Records, monitors, as assigned, all court proceedings required to be recorded, using audio/video recording equipment. Accurately annotates proceedings with essential case information. Performs playback of or read aloud from record of proceedings in courtrooms when requested. Files record correctly in secure vault to ensure timely access. Maintains file log sheets or database for all assigned recordings and assignments in a logical order. Reproduces recordings by burning discs correctly, labeling and ensuring functionality of each disc. Accurately prepares and maintains logs for archiving and statistical reporting. Prepares monthly activity statistics report in a timely manner and submit to AOC. Subject to DRT assignment in other districts, as necessary. Complies with policies related to court proceedings and digital court recording functions. Provide administrative support and tasks as assigned by the court reporting manager. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies: Knowledge of: fundamentals of court proceedings, documents, and rules, English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; a personal computer and Microsoft Office products; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; and legal and various specialized terminology. Skills in: operating digital recording equipment; possess strong command of the English language; transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using audio equipment to produce transcripts; proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary to ensure detailed accuracy in daily logs and notes. Ability to: accurately transcribe notes; type a volume of material over a sustained period within deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum; monitor recordings; to sit for prolonged periods of time; maintain confidentiality of the court; maintain a professional demeanor at all times and establish effective working relationships with coworkers, judges, court personnel and the public.
Requirements
- Knowledge of: fundamentals of court proceedings, documents, and rules, English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; a personal computer and Microsoft Office products; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; and legal and various specialized terminology.
- Skills in: operating digital recording equipment; possess strong command of the English language; transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using audio equipment to produce transcripts; proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary to ensure detailed accuracy in daily logs and notes.
- Ability to: accurately transcribe notes; type a volume of material over a sustained period within deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum; monitor recordings; to sit for prolonged periods of time; maintain confidentiality of the court; maintain a professional demeanor at all times and establish effective working relationships with coworkers, judges, court personnel and the public.
- High school plus two years of administrative and or operating audio recording equipment.
Responsibilities
- Captures and maintains an accurate record of court proceedings in accordance with applicable statute court rules and policies.
- Records, monitors, as assigned, all court proceedings required to be recorded, using audio/video recording equipment.
- Accurately annotates proceedings with essential case information.
- Performs playback of or read aloud from record of proceedings in courtrooms when requested.
- Files record correctly in secure vault to ensure timely access.
- Maintains file log sheets or database for all assigned recordings and assignments in a logical order.
- Reproduces recordings by burning discs correctly, labeling and ensuring functionality of each disc.
- Accurately prepares and maintains logs for archiving and statistical reporting.
- Prepares monthly activity statistics report in a timely manner and submit to AOC.
- Subject to DRT assignment in other districts, as necessary.
- Complies with policies related to court proceedings and digital court recording functions.
- Provide administrative support and tasks as assigned by the court reporting manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
