Reporter/Stenographer

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) is seeking a Part-Time Grand Jury Reporter/Stenographer for our Grand Jury Unit. In this position, the Grand Jury Reporter is responsible for taking confidential Grand Jury testimony, transcribing daily verbatim testimony introduced before the grand jury such as statement of witnesses, complainants and defendants.

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Take confidential verbatim testimony before a Grand Jury on a stenographic machine
• Transcribe CDs and/or videos and tapes for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs)
• Ability to read back testimony from notes for Grand Jury and/or court proceedings
• Ability to recite back testimony from notes for Grand Jury
• Ability to transcribe testimony in a timely manner using Case Catalyst System for ADAs and Judge reviews
• Ability to keep accurate records and files of cases
• Use Case Catalyst System with personal dictionary to produce transcripts
• Ability to take dictation at the rate of 175 wpm on a stenographic machine
• The performance of other duties, as required

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required or an Associate's Degree in Court Reporting from an institution accredited by the National Court Reporters Association.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to take dictation at the rate of 175 wpm

Other requirements:

• At the time of the appointment interview, you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency to take two-voice dictation, using a stenotype machine, at the rate of 175 words per minute and to transcribe same.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position

Note:  Generally, the hours for this position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, work outside of these hours may occasionally be required depending on the Grand Jury schedule and operational needs .

The starting salary for the part-time position will be prorated based on a three-day-per-week work schedule .

Additional Information

• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K and more.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Please complete an employment application and submit a resume and cover letter online at:

If you previously applied to this job posting, you do not need to reapply as your application is already under consideration.

Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected to participate in the full screening process. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in working for The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Re-Posting Date: 08/10/2026
Post Until: Until Filled

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion