COURT Reporter Grade K4

Unclassified Position

Position is located in the Fulton County State Court.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of required apprentice and/or internship training in court reporting.
• Sufficient coursework to obtain certification as a court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia.
• Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

• Stenographically record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings in real‑time at speeds of 180‑300+ words per minute.
• Translate stenographic takedown to English using computer‑aided transcription software and digital peripherals for judges, counsel, and hearing‑impaired participants.
• Maintain evidence and prepare official records of reported proceedings.
• Test court recording equipment regularly and ensure systems work properly prior to proceedings.
• Transcribe, proofread, prepare, file, and distribute transcriptions for civil and criminal matters.
• Correspond with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding transcript requests and exhibits.
• Train court reporter interns and monitor their work.
• Order and maintain court‑reporting supplies; manage exhibits during hearings and trials, including inventory, cataloging, filing, and storage.
• Invoice and collect fees for services rendered in the recording and transcribing of proceedings.
• Hire and supervise independent copies and proofreaders for transcript production, as needed.
• Provide real‑time feed to judges and/or counsel during proceedings.

• Accurate real‑time reporting with speed of 180‑300+ wpm.
• Proficiency with court‑reporting equipment, software, and peripheral hardware.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics.
• Familiarity with laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting and transcription activities.
• General office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.
• Compliance with National Court Reporters Association standards.
• Effective communication with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.