COURT Reporter Grade K4

unclassified position the assignment is in the fulton county state court

bilingual court reporters preferred - spanish.

please refrain from attaching personal and identifiable information: driver’s license, photo on resumes, dd214, vaccination cards, etc.

high school diploma or ged, completion of required apprentice and/or internship training in court reporting and sufficient course work to obtain certification as a court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

professional certification as a registered professional reporter (rpr) issued through the national court reporters association (ncra). Professional license as a certified court reporter (ccr) issued by the board of court reporting of the judicial council of georgia. As a condition of continued employment, certification must be maintained through the duration of employment.

requires accurately reporting (taking down stenographically) court proceedings in real-time at speeds of 180-300+ words per minute and translating takedown from steno to english with computer‑aided transcription software and digital peripheral/hardware for contemporaneous use by judge, counsel, and/or hearing impaired participants. Working knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and theories and principles of basic mathematics.

knowledge and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting profession and transcription activities, court policies, and procedures. Ability to use court reporting and transcription equipment. Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology. Compliance with the professional standards of the national court reporters association (ncra). Maintaining exhibits and documentary evidence. Communicating effectively with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

the examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position.

all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submission because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the department of human resources.

records and transcribes verbatim court proceedings or other hearings before the courts.

this job description indicates, in general, the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the americans with disabilities act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

stenographically records and transcribes verbatim court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. Maintains evidence and prepares official records of reported proceedings as required.

stenographically records and produces an accurate verbatim record of all proceedings. Records oral communications for various formal and/or legal proceedings, such as criminal and civil litigation conferences, trials, motions, pleas, arraignments, and hearings.

tests court recording equipment regularly; ensures systems work properly prior to the start of court proceedings. Transcribes, proofs, and prepares transcriptions for distribution. Files transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with appropriate documentation. Corresponds with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding requests for the preparation of…