Job Description:
This position is responsible for capturing and maintaining an accurate audio verbatim record of court proceedings. The Digital Court Reporter will operate electronic recording systems to record court sessions, while annotating the record with essential case information.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and computer applications. They will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
The role requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to provide customer service to the public and other agency personnel.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Fundamentals of court proceedings, documents, and rules related to capturing a verbatim court record
* Accurately perform tagging of recorded court proceedings, which reduces the spoken word into a verbatim written record at a high rate of speed and in proper format
* English grammar, punctuation, spelling, court procedures and legal terminology
* Computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
* Use and maintenance of electronic recording and equipment
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Benefits:
This position offers a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options. Additionally, the employee will receive tuition assistance, employee assistance program, and 457 Deferred Compensation.
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Others:
The employee will be required to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, establish effective working relationships with co-workers, judges, court personnel, and other stakeholders. They will also be expected to follow administrative orders and court administration policies related to court proceedings and court recording functions.