Court Recorder

## Court Recorder Apply:
Hall of Justice:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR1343
* Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

* Job Description:

Primary functions of the job are to provide clerical support within the courtroom and directly to Judges, including transcribing court proceedings, and organizing jury selection. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.  Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

** PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** *(may include but are not limited to the following)
** Records court proceedings, hearings, and trials verbatim, utilizing applicable computer-aided equipment.
* Directs speakers to microphone, clarifies inaudible statements and notes identification of speakers, noting point of important actions in order to ensure accurate recordings and transcripts.
* Transcribes, edits, and certifies transcripts, ensuring compliance with established deadlines, and distributes as directed.
* Maintains recording equipment.
* Provides basic customer service, including delivery of accurate, prompt, and courteous assistance on policies, guidelines, and standard practices to internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
* Processes, compiles, researches, and analyzes case files in preparation of court proceedings, and prepares and verifies notices, correspondence, and other documents utilizing applicable software, within established procedures.
* Sorts, files, and maintains materials and filing systems (paper, computer or imaging), retrieves file materials, and keeps a record of file movement.
* Schedules and maintains court room and Judges calendars.
* Uses a wide variety of office machines such as printers, personal computers, facsimile machine, postage machine, adding machine, scanners, and copiers.
* Monitors all pending cases to comply with case disposition timelines.
* Produces accurate and legible dispositions in the court room to reflect an accurate court record.
* Performs secretarial duties for the assigned Judge and acts as receptionist.
* Assists or substitutes for other 86th District Court judicial staff as needed.  
** EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE** *(minimum requirements)
** High school graduation or G.E.D.
* Two to four years of experience utilizing computers and general office work
* College level course work in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience  
** CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES** *(minimum requirements)
** Certification by the State of Michigan as a Court Recorder (may obtain within twelve months of employment)
* Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle insurance, and eligibility to drive under the County’s Vehicle Policy.  
** CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** *(minimum qualifications - legal or contractual pre-employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)
* A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to or continued employment in…