Official Court Reporter - Resident

Description of Work The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a certified Court Reporter-Resident to record and transcribe verbatim court trials, hearings, and conferences in Superior Court, reporting to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or their designee. The role is to make a true, complete, and accurate record of civil and criminal proceedings as required by law, provide transcripts upon request, and certify the accuracy of the record. Duties and Responsibilities Record proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences by stenotype or voice‑writing methods. Transcribe the proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court. Read aloud, as required, statements of participants during court proceedings. Place identifying marks on supplemental materials for inclusion in the transcript. Assure evidence has been properly introduced and marked as exhibits. Take dictation of orders and findings of fact, creating documents necessary for a judge’s signature. Maintain files, notes, tapes, and records of notes indexed for later reference and use. Proofread, edit, and certify transcripts. Respond to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners. Complete activity reports and travel reimbursement forms, submitting them to the Administrative Office of the Courts and/or the court reporting manager in a timely manner. The resident Court Reporter position reports directly to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or their designee. This position will be in Superior Court District 34, which consists of Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. Resident Court Reporters are paid for transcripts in addition to base salary. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; legal and various specialized terminology; and transcript format and style. Skill in: Transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using court reporting hardware. Ability to: Take dictation rapidly and accurately for extended periods of time at a speed sufficient to have attained the required certification; accurately transcribe notes; type a volume of material over a sustained period of time within deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum. Salary Range $51,919.00 – $90,939.00 Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or from the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR); or completion of a court reporting program approved by the NCRA or NVRA and ten years of court reporting experience; or licensed as an official court reporter in another state and five years of court reporting experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co