PER DIEM COURT REPORTER Job at Superior Court of Fulton County, Atlanta, GA

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  • Superior Court of Fulton County
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

SUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF 
PER DIEM COURT REPORTER
SALARY GRADE $200.00 Daily
Unclassified Position 
(Current Vacancy in Operations & Court Services)
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

 

 

The Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia (“Court”) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Per Diem Court Reporter.

Superior Court is Georgia's busiest trial court of general jurisdiction. The Court seeks to provide a forum in which legal disputes between citizens can be resolved in a fair and efficient process with attention to equal access, impartiality, efficiency, and safety. 

Job Summary:
Using steno or voice writing equipment records and transcribes court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. Maintains evidence and prepares official record of reported proceedings as required.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required; and completion of required apprentice and/or internship training in court reporting and sufficient course work to obtain certification as a professional court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements

LICENSES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a valid GA Driver’s License

Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia; affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court .

Must obtain one of the following: 

Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) 
Registered Skilled Reporter (RSR)
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)
Certified Realtime Captioner (CRC) 

Knowledge of:
  • Maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials as required by court rules and procedures. Inventories, catalogs, files, boxes, records, and stores exhibits in criminal and civil litigation cases. Logs, copies, binds, and verifies documentary evidence.
  • Invoices and collects fees for services rendered in the takedown and transcribing of court proceedings as authorized by applicable rules and regulations.
  • Hires and supervises independent scopists and proofreaders for transcript production as needed. Provides realtime feed to judges and/or counsel as required.
Ability to:
  • Stenographically records and produces an accurate verbatim record of all proceedings. 
  • Records oral communications for various formal and/or legal proceedings, such as criminal and civil litigation conferences, trials, motions, pleas, arraignments, and hearings.
  • Tests court recording equipment regularly; ensures systems work properly prior to start of court proceedings.
  • Transcribes, proofs, and prepares transcriptions for distribution.
  • Files transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with appropriate documentation.
  • Corresponds with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding requests for the preparation of transcripts and exhibits.
  • Trains court reporter interns and monitors their work as required.
  • Orders and maintains court reporting supplies.
Qualifications:
Requires accurately reporting (taking down steno) court proceedings at speeds of 225 words per minute and translating takedown from steno to English with computer aided transcription software and digital peripheral/hardware for contemporaneous use by judge, counsel and/or hearing impaired participants.
Working knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and theories and principles of basic mathematics.
Knowledge and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting profession and transcription activities, court policies and procedures. Ability to use court reporting and transcription equipment. Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.
Compliance with professional standards of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). Maintaining exhibits and documentary evidence. Communicating effectively with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

DISCLAIMER: Please do not apply if not an Official Court Reporter.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Superior Court of Fulton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants may request a copy of the County’s EEOP Utilization Report by contacting Superior Court Human Resources at sca.hr@fultoncountyga.gov.

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