Court Reporter - immediate need!

Division/Unit: Support Services/Grand Jury Stenographers
Civil Service Title: Community Coordinator
Position Title: Reporter/Stenographer
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for eight (8) Reporter/Stenographers in the Grand Jury Stenographers Unit. In this position, the Reporter Stenographer is responsible for taking and transcribing verbatim testimony of confidential grand jury proceedings.

Utilize Case Catalyst software to transcribe testimony minutes.
Transcribe audiovisual materials, such as body worn camera footage and 911 calls.
Testify in court regarding the accuracy of the Grand Jury testimony.
Perform additional reporter/stenographer duties as assigned.
Associate Occupational Science Degree in Court Reporting.
Experience using Case Catalyst software.
Follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Hours/Shift:
Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. If selected for this position, you must take and pass the civil service exam for Reporter/Stenographer when it becomes available in order to remain employed in this position.
Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Department of Education's website at

S. citizen and reside in one of the five boroughs of New York City.

The New York County District Attorney's Office 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.
The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts.
Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All.