ChiefRealTCtRept Sup. K & S

The incumbent is responsible for supervising and participating in specialized stenographic work in the verbatim recording and transcribing of trials, proceedings, hearings, and conferences in Superior Court. The incumbent performs with general supervision from the Chief Court Reporter. Incumbent has contact with court personnel, parties, witnesses, attorneys from government agencies, private industry and law firms, and the public for the purposes of making arrangements for the preparation and delivery of transcripts, confirming quoted material, and obtaining spelling of technical terms and proper names.

The incumbent is responsible for the absolute accuracy and completeness of the verbatim records and must be able to report and produce a satisfactory transcript volume over a sustained work period, as well as produce transcripts of court proceedings on an expedited basis from time to time as needed.

This is a supervisory position that is primarily located in Kent County; however, statewide travel is required occasionally.

• Supervises other Court Reporters and clerical support staff; provides work, scheduling and direction for the Court Reporters.
• Helps ensure conformity with applicable rules and procedures for the office; oversees the maintenance of records and files; monitors transcript production; monitors proper labeling and storage of court reporters' reports; assists in enforcing office policies and procedures; monitors requests of office supplies and equipment.
• Works with the Chief Court Reporter to prepare yearly Performance Evaluations, Performance Improvement Plans as needed and generally promote an interactive work environment within the department.
• Prepares stenographic reports of court trials, hearings, or conferences where verbatim records are required by law; identifies participants by name to facilitate recordings; reads aloud statements of participants as requested during court proceedings or upon subpoena from another Court or before a Judge in Chambers; places identifying marks in supplemental material for inclusion in finished transcripts.
• Produces transcripts, proofreads, ensuring corrections are made; reviews for technical accuracy and pagination, certifies documents, collates, binds, and delivers completed transcripts; files transcripts with appropriate court.
• Maintains files and records of notes indexed to facilitate ready reference; maintains logs and daily records of court proceedings reported.
• Researches legal, medical, scientific, and technical reference sources to ensure accuracy of court records.
• Serves as a staff liaison with the Court, members of the Bar Association, litigants, and other court-related departments.
• Performs confidential and report-related duties as required by a Judge.
• Travel to New Castle and Sussex County may be required to perform court reporting duties.

• Experience as a Real-Time stenographic reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences, and meetings in a court system, and Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association.
• Knowledge of staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Experience with courtroom procedures and legal terminology.
• Experience in office management which includes managing, directing, and coordinating office operations to ensure efficient operation of the office. Analyze and recommend improvements in the workflow and other procedures.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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