Court Reporter - Real Time

Summary Statement

This employee is responsible for the verbatim stenographic reporting and transcription of trials, oral arguments, hearings, and conferences within the Superior Court under the general supervision of the Chief Court Reporter; will have contact with court personnel, parties, witnesses, the public, and attorneys from law firms, private industry, and government agencies for the purpose of confirming quoted material, obtaining spellings of technical terms and proper names, and anything else necessary to assure absolute accuracy and completeness of the verbatim record; and must be able to work as part of a team in an extremely busy office with a large volume of daily and expedited transcript requests.

Essential Functions

Stenographic reporting of all hearings before the judicial officers, and prompt production of transcripts as requested by the Court, attorneys, and litigants. Ability to work in a team environment to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court reporter’s office.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training, and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

• Possession of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and maintain that certification throughout duration of employment.
• Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) licensing from the National Court Reporters Association within 12 months of hire and maintain said licensing throughout duration of employment.
• Possession of up-to-date CAT software at the time of hire, capable of streaming real-time over the internet using Bridge Mobile, CaseViewNet, or approved software.
• Graduation from a court reporting school or university or college having a court reporting curriculum, including or supplemented by courses in standard stenographic methods of taking testimony and dictation and specialized training in reporting and transcribing judicial proceedings involving experts and foreign accents in highly technical professions businesses, and industries.
• Experience as a stenographic reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences, and meetings in a court system.
• Ability to communicate courteously, effectively, and promptly, both verbally and in writing.