Grand Jury Reporter

City of New York•New York, NY

6d•$76,945 - $76,945•Onsite

About The Position

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is seeking a Grand Jury Reporter. This role is responsible for taking stenographic notes of grand jury proceedings, which are later converted into a readable document known as “minutes” and used to prepare for trial. The Grand Jury Reporters Bureau is responsible for taking stenographic notes of grand jury proceedings. Grand Jury Reporters are proficient in taking two voice dictations at the rate of 175 words per minute. These stenographic notes are later converted into a readable document known as “minutes” which are used to prepare for the trial. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent action or decision, performs difficult and responsible stenographic activities on a stenotype machine; takes verbatim statements of witnesses, complainants and defendants; takes verbatim testimony introduced before the grand jury; transcribes this material for use in court proceedings; appears in court to testify as to accuracy of statements or testimony and of circumstances surrounding interrogations; maintains records and files of proceedings and stenographic notes in order to locate testimony and other records pertaining to specific cases; may supervise other personnel.

Requirements

Proficiency in taking two voice dictation at the rate of 175 words per minute.
Full knowledge of use of computerized stenograph writer and case catalyst software.
Ability to transcribe cases involving complex legal and medical terminology, interpreters, and expert witnesses.
Ability to testify at trial proceedings when called to read back Grand Jury witness testimony.
Ability to make accurate entries on Dogsheets.
Ability to keep notes and SD cards organized and accessible.
Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.
Proficiency to take two-voice dictation, using a stenotype machine, at the rate of 175 words per minute and to transcribe same.

Nice To Haves

Excellent time management.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently & in a team and consistently maintain a professional demeanor.
At least one year of satisfactory experience working in an office of a District Attorney performing Assignment Level I duties.

Responsibilities

Proficient in taking two voice dictation at the rate of 175 words per minute and to transcribe same.
Must have full knowledge of use of computerized stenograph writer and case catalyst software.
Responsible for recording, transcribing, and certifying records of Grand Jury proceedings.
Transcribe cases involving complex legal and medical terminology, interpreters, and expert witnesses.
Testify at trial proceeding when called to read back Grand Jury witness testimony.
Makes accurate entries on Dogsheets.
Keeps notes and SD cards organized and accessible.