Stenographer

Job Title

Court Stenographer

Attends court hearings as assigned daily and is responsible for recording of each hearing via the digital recording system software. Generates appropriate software log notes for each hearing/trial as the system is recording, while simultaneously capturing manual notes in order to complete orders and entries as needed. The Stenographer completes an accurate paper docket of each hearing, inclusive of appearances, sworn witnesses, exhibits, and hearing disposition.

Copies, distributes and electronically files all documents after court is out of session.

• Operates recording equipment during court hearings.
• Completes required court documents during court hearings.
• Accurately completes assigned courtroom docket to document all appearances, orders and court outcomes.
• Creates and maintains handwritten records of all facts and testimony presented in court trials.
• Scans and electronically files all court documents related to courtroom proceedings.
• Produces Magistrate's Decisions and Judgment Entries for review and approval by judicial officers. This includes reviewing notes, recordings, dockets, and researching pending complaints and motions.
• Indexes, researches and ties off any outstanding motions.
• Provides administrative support to Supervisor, Magistrates and Judges.
• Creates record of exhibits. Logs, files and maintains the security of all exhibits from trials and hearings.
• Prepares decisions, entries and orders for service to parties. Provides service instructions to Clerk of Courts.
• Provides typed verbatim transcripts from previously recorded hearings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Communicates with attorneys and caseworkers regarding the accuracy of orders and court dates.
• Provides and stocks stenographer supplies and forms in courtrooms daily.
• Makes copies for parties when immediate orders take place.
• Responds to inquiries at the window from the public, attorneys, etc. in regard to entries, transcripts, magistrate orders on an as needed basis.
• Act as a bailiff/court officer when one is not available; i.e. to all visiting Judge's and when short staffed on the 5th floor.
• Assist with training new staff members extensively for a minimum of 6 weeks;
  Trains new hires on different stenographer duties required with each magistrate.
• Serve as gatekeepers for magistrates as requested by supervisor to ensure proper processing of decisions and orders.

• High School Degree or GED;
• Minimum of 2-years' experience in computer operations and data entry. Strong computer skills. Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent and accurate typing skills.
• Experience multi-tasking while providing a high level of customer service.
• Experience working for a Court preferred. Paralegal experience preferred.

** It is the policy of The Court to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. The Court prohibits discrimination and maintains a strict disciplinary policy, up-to and including termination for violations of the EEO policy.**

Applications for this posting will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 08/26/2026.

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch

373 South High Street Columbus, Ohio, 43215

$31.97 Hourly

Full-Time