Court Reporter III

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R41611

Full Time Salary Range: $64,223.00 - $93,123.00

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

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The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

SUMMARY OF JOB CLASSIFICATION

Provides professional realtime reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Employees in this classification have obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) and have a completion of at least 94% accuracy (the Colorado standard) on one of the following examinations:
Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), Certified Broadcast Captioner (CBC), Certified CART Provider (CCP) through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); or the Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides real time, verbatim court reporting services through stenographic shorthand for jury trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and any applicable requested court proceedings.
• Manages and maintains records and prioritizes transcript production. Prepares required reports and documentation pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 05-03 and local policies and procedures.
• Ensures backup of all stenographic notes, rough drafts, and completed transcripts including reporter dictionaries, CAT software files, and stenographic machine files.
• Assists team members, works on various hearings and/or trials as a team, shares files and work product, and attends weekly meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.
• Employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college; or equivalent work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• 1 to 3 years of court reporting experience.
• RPR certification through the NCRA plus meet Colorado standard for realtime (94% accuracy on one of the applicable exams).
• Medium work effort:
  Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Ability to move objects.

Office or similar indoor environment. Good – relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

Medium work effort as described above.