Official Court Reporter - Resident

State of North Carolina•Buncombe Co. Courthouse Buncombe, NC

8d•$53,477 - $93,667

About The Position

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a certified resident Court Reporter to create verbatim records of Superior Court trials, hearings, and conferences. The role supports the need for true, complete, and accurate records of civil and criminal proceedings as required by law, provides transcripts upon request, and certifies the accuracy of the record. The position is in Superior Court District 40, Buncombe County, and reports to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or their designee. Resident Court Reporters are paid for transcripts in addition to their base salary.

Requirements

Certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), or from the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR); or completion of a court reporting program approved by NCRA or NVRA and ten years of court reporting experience; or licensure as an official court reporter in another state and five years of court reporting experience.
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; legal and specialized terminology; and transcript format and style.
Skill in transcribing notes rapidly and accurately and using court reporting hardware.
Ability to take dictation rapidly and accurately for extended periods at a speed sufficient to attain the required certification.
Ability to accurately transcribe notes and type a high volume of material over a sustained period while meeting deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent the court consistently with its decorum.

Responsibilities

Record court trials, hearings, and conferences using stenotype or voice-writing methods.
Transcribe proceedings accurately for appeals or as ordered by the court.
Read statements of participants aloud during proceedings as required.
Mark supplemental materials for inclusion in transcripts.
Ensure evidence is properly introduced and marked as exhibits.
Take dictation of orders and findings of fact and prepare documents for a judge's signature.
Maintain files, notes, tapes, and indexed records to facilitate later reference and use.
Proofread, edit, and certify transcripts.
Respond to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners.
Complete activity reports and travel reimbursement forms and submit reports in a timely manner to the Administrative Office of the Courts and/or the court reporting manager.