Court Reporter I

Salary : $33.21 Hourly

Location : 313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA

Job Type : Full Time, Non Exempt

Job Number : 02511

Department : Court Reporters

Division : Court Reporters

Opening Date : 08 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Weekly Hours : 35

Shift : 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm

Summary

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 :

Other :

The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.

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What is your highest level of education?

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How many total years of Court Reporter experience, free lance court reporting, closed-caption reporter, typing experience, or related experience do you have?

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Do you have a Certificate of completion of a Registered Court Reporting Curriculum or Associates Degree in Court Reporting?

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Do you have the ability to type at 95 percent accuracy, minimum speed levels of 225 wpm for testimony, 200 wpm for jury charges; 180 wpm for literary material?

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Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

Required Question