Stenographer
The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all.
KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Stenographer in the Grand Jury Reporter Unit.
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 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.
Responsibilities Include :
- Proficient in taking two voice dictation at the rate of 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.