Court Reporter

Court Reporter

The responsibility of the court reporter position is to create verbatim records of court proceedings; prepare accurate transcripts; transcribe transcripts from audio recordings; review transcripts to ensure accuracy, certify and file/e-file transcripts; label exhibits in courtroom (when requested) and retain custody of exhibits in cases.

The Court Reporter position may prepare transcripts for Judges as part of the workday, but primarily prepares transcripts as an independent contractor. This job description describes the purpose; function; knowledge, skills, and abilities; and qualifications associated with the standard workday and not independent contractor work, which is compensated separately on a per page basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make stenographic record of proceedings, label exhibits upon request
• Maintain record logbook
• Complete a per diem to be filed with the Clerk of Courts Office
• Maintain and store exhibits and stenographic electronic notes
• Upon receipt of a transcript request, locate notes or recording; prepare, edit, review, and file/e-file transcript
• Interact and communicate with court staff, attorneys, parties, and the public
• Review appropriate resources when necessary for transcript clarification
• Store electronic / computer notes and transcripts to the shared drive
• Create and maintain worksheets for court proceedings to assist in transcript preparation
• Read back proceedings; search for information in the record when needed
• Create PDF files of appropriate documents
• Maintain continuing education for NCRA requirements
• Perform other related duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Court Reporting Program with a minimum of 225 wpm OR have a current RPR certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a court reporter
• Employee must provide equipment in which to produce the transcript; the Court does provide equipment- (laptop, printer etc.)
• Registered Professional Reporter with NCRA and Knowledge and ability to provide real-time a plus.

The DRJ Court offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short/Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement