Court Reporter

Record court trials, hearings, and conferences by stenotype or voice-writing methods Transcribe proceedings into accurate transcripts for appeals or court orders Read participants’ statements aloud when required Mark supplemental materials for inclusion in transcripts Ensure evidence is properly introduced and marked as exhibits Take dictation of orders and findings of fact and create documents for judges’ signatures Maintain files, notes, tapes, and indexed records Proofread, edit, and certify transcripts Respond to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners Complete activity reports and travel reimbursement forms when applicable Submit timely reports to the Administrative Office of the Courts and/or court reporting manager Cover assignments in judicial districts as court coverage dictates Requirements NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification or NVRA Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) certification; or Completion of an NCRA- or NVRA-approved court reporting program and 10 years of court reporting experience; or License as an official court reporter in another state and 5 years of court reporting experience Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, court rules, legal terminology, transcript format, and style Ability to transcribe notes rapidly and accurately Skill using court reporting hardware Ability to type high volumes of material over sustained periods within deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to represent the court consistently with its decorum Applicants must submit a complete online application, cover letter, and résumé Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in court reporting, including transcription accuracy, legal terminology, and adherence to court rules. Proficient in using court reporting hardware and maintaining confidentiality while managing high volumes of material under tight deadlines. Highest-signal resume keywords NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Certification NVRA Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) Certification Court Reporting Experience Transcription Accuracy Knowledge of Legal Terminology ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Transcription Stenotype Voice-Writing Proofreading Editing Typing Court Reporting Hardware Document Creation Evidence Marking Activity Reporting Soft Skills Confidentiality Communication Attention to Detail Professionalism Time Management Certifications & Qualifications NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) NVRA Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) Industry Keywords Court Reporting Legal Terminology Transcript Format Court Rules Judicial Districts #J-18808-Ljbffr