Court Reporter I

Court Reporter I

The Court Reporter I records stenographically and produces transcripts of court proceedings to provide litigants with the ability to appeal decisions rendered by the court. Criminal background check is required. The Official Court Reporters Department at the County of Chester is seeking court reporters to provide stenographic and transcription services to the Court of Common Pleas. The successful applicant must have the appropriate court reporting certification, proof of passing at 95% accuracy literary testing at 180 wpm, jury charge testing at 200 wpm and testimony testing at 225 wpm; a minimum of two years' prior court reporting experience; an understanding of courtroom procedures and vocabulary, including medical and legal terminology, proficiency in reporting and computerized transcribing. Applicant must be able to sit for extended periods of time while recording testimony. Applicant is responsible for providing their own stenographic machine, hardware, transcription software and personal printer. Preferred skills, Knowledge and Experience : RPR and / or CART ability.

Essential Duties

Court Reporter

• Verbatim recording of judicial proceedings.
• Prepare transcripts for litigants, attorneys, and the Court.
• Correspond with attorneys, judges, and the public.
• Perform other office duties, tasks, and special projects, as required.

Domestic Relations

Qualifications / Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience :

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have :

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, operate a steno machine, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will be required to drive a vehicle to and from different locations. On rare occasions, the employee will need to stand or walk. Specific vision requirements are as follows :

Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Will have to sit in one position for extended periods of time. Will need to deal with litigants with varying medical conditions.

Other : This position requires professionalism. Confidentiality is crucial to this position. Professional training to comply with the requirements of Pennsylvania Rules of the Court governing court reporting and transcribing.