Court Reporter- Superior Court

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in making verbatim stenographic records of legal proceedings and transcribing same; performs related work as assigned.

• Relocation assistance up to $2,000.00
• 60 hours banked vacation to be used immediately.
• $1500.00 bonus at the beginning of employment and $1500.00 after one year of hire.
• 2% incentive pay for other certifications such as Merit, Real Time Certification, and Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR)
• The Court will pay the Arizona Certification Renewal Fee every two years during the term of employment.
• Additional transcript income estimated at $10,000-$20,000.00 per year.

(Illustrative Only)

• Uses computerized stenotype equipment to prepare verbatim records of legal proceedings
• Prepares and distributes accurate transcripts in required format within specified timeframe
• Reads back from court record during proceedings or prepares rough draft transcripts for court use
• Maintains stenographic records in such a way that they are readily accessible for the period of time required by law
• Purchases and maintains a personal reference library, and utilizes online reference sources;
• Purchases and maintains software, hardware and supplies necessary for the performance of court reporting
• Hires support staff as necessary
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Performs related duties

Essential functions include, but are not limited to: sitting in court or at desk for machine shorthand writing and transcription; working with and around other court staff, clerk's staff, attorneys, defendants and the public; dealing with interruptions from co-workers, phones and unscheduled hearings; repetitive motion hand/wrist for machine shorthand writing and transcription; vision acuity (near / far) for computer and courtroom work;

hearing for courtroom testimony, etc.; touch for shorthand, and computer work.

Three years of experience as a court reporter, OR any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Arizona Court Reporting Certification.

This position is non-exempt from overtime,

• Civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic relations, grand jury, and mental health dispositions and probate proceedings
• Court operations and docketing procedures
• Statutes and Rules of Procedure pertaining to Court Reporters
• Rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining to the distribution and filing of transcripts
• Principles and techniques of computerized stenotype, archiving and retrieval of steno notes, and transcript production and delivery of both paper and electronic transcripts
• State and federal rules of procedure
• Research techniques – online, library and telephonic
• Operation of court reporting software and hardware, litigation support software, advances in technology
• Current court issues regarding making the record
• Ethical standards and court rules applicable to court reporting
• Specialized and technical vocabulary, i.e. legal, medical, scientific, engineering, physics, and others
• English grammar, punctuation and usage

• Content, location, and use of reference materials, library indices, and legal citation systems
• Rules, laws, policies, and practices pertaining to professional conduct and ethics
• Activities of state and national court reporting associations
• Procedures of other departments within the court system
• Security practices within the court system
• Equipment, computers, and software associated with the production and management of stenographic notes, transcripts, and official records

• Utilize computerized stenographic equipment to produce accurate records of court proceedings within established time frames
• Work extended hours under stressful conditions
• Prepare and maintain well-organized manual and electronic files
• Prepare reports and present facts clearly, orally and in writing
• Remain impartial and detached during emotionally charged proceedings
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, court personnel, participants in litigation, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ameri Corps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.