Official Court Reporter 2 (Realtime) OR - Official Court Reporter 1 (Realtime) Apprentice

New Jersey Courts•Trenton, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is hiring for either the Official Court Reporter 2 (Realtime) position or the Official Court Reporter 1 (Realtime) Apprentice position. The role provides verbatim records of judicial proceedings and other meetings or hearings, including CART for Supreme Court webcasting, using a stenographic reporting system or stenographic real-time reporting system under the direction of the Supervisor of Court Reporters. The reporter transcribes notes verbatim when transcripts are ordered and uploads stenographic notes in readable PDF and translated formats to a Judiciary network storage server. Other related duties may be assigned. Positions may be located in northern, central, or southern New Jersey, in counties to be determined. This is a statewide position, and occasional travel is required. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function. The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to two remote-work days outside Judiciary buildings. Participation requires high-speed home internet and installation of a multifactor authentication app on a phone or tablet. The reporter must provide the basic equipment needed to perform the job. Case Catalyst or Eclipse software is required for Supreme Court webcasting. The apprentice must obtain a qualifying realtime certification within one year of employment to maintain employment.

Requirements

For the Official Court Reporter 1 (Realtime) Apprentice position, possess a valid Certified Court Reporter License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Court Reporting.
For the apprentice position, obtain within one year of the employment start date a valid Certified Realtime Court Reporter Certificate issued by the New Jersey Board of Court Reporting, a valid National Certified Realtime Reporter Certificate issued by the National Court Reporters Association, or a New Jersey Judiciary Realtime Certificate, in order to maintain employment.
For the Official Court Reporter 2 (Realtime) position, possess at least one of the following: a valid Certified Realtime Court Reporter Certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Court Reporting; a valid National Certified Realtime Reporter Certificate issued by the National Court Reporters Association; a New Jersey Judiciary Realtime Certificate; or equivalent out-of-state realtime certification subject to managerial and/or New Jersey State Board of Court Reporting review and approval.
Provide the basic equipment necessary to perform the job duties.
For remote-work participation, have high-speed home internet access and install a multifactor authentication app on a phone or tablet.
Be authorized to work in the United States under Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Newly hired employees must agree to a background check that includes fingerprinting.
Newly hired employees must establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year, unless an exemption is granted.
Possess a New Jersey-valid driver's license only if operating a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties.
For some positions, be able to perform work requiring climbing, prolonged standing, stretching, bending, and reaching.
For some positions, be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide verbatim records of judicial proceedings and other meetings or hearings.
Provide CART for Supreme Court webcasting using a stenographic reporting system or stenographic real-time reporting system.
Transcribe notes verbatim when transcripts of proceedings are ordered.
Upload stenographic notes in readable PDF and translated formats to a Judiciary network storage server.
Provide the basic equipment necessary to perform the job duties.
Perform other related duties as required.