HIRING FOR VOICE WRITERS AND NON-REAL TIME COURT REPORTERS
Under general supervision, the court reporter records and transcribes verbatim stenographic accounts of official court proceedings.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
- Supervision is provided by the Courtroom Services Manager, or designee, and schedule coordination is provided by the Court Reporter Real Time Coordinator.(Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the Court to be appropriate under applicable law.)
1. Take and transcribe verbatim minutes of all Court proceedings as required.
2. Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judge
3. Identify speakers properly, and note the introduction of exhibits or evidence
4. Prepare transcriptions in proper legal form
5. Meet court-fixed deadlines for transcriptions
6. Report proceedings, which may include : criminal, conservatorship, mental competency hearings, civil and criminal contempt, juvenile, civil 232, family laws, civil jury trials, petitions for extraordinary relief, injunctions, and writs (i.e. of mandated, prohibition and habeas corpus)
7. Attend staff and other work-related meetings, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities
8. Serve as a representative of the Court, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Court community and with the public
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of :
Legal, medical and administrative terminology, phraseology, documents, and procedures.Grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation.Court reporting and transcription equipment.Courtroom procedures and protocolSkill / Ability to :
Take dictation at a speed of 220 words per minuteType at a speed of 50 words per minuteUse correct English, and proofread accuratelyRecord court proceedings verbatim continuously for several hoursFollow verbal and written instructionsListen to and understand conversations of the court in order to prepare a verbatim recordBe patient, tactful and courteous when dealing with judges and officers of the court, the public and co-workersTranscribe court proceedings accurately from court reporting notesAdjust to changes in workloads and work under the stress of meetings deadlinesVerbally communicate recorded court proceedings as required by the courtBe punctual both to work and in courtPrioritize work to meet departmental deadlinesOperate a transcriber, computer and other related office equipmentPunctually arrive at work area to prepare for court proceedingsEducation and Experience : The combination of education and experience listed as follows are the minimum qualifications :
Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND completion of an accredited court reporting schoolExperience : One-year experience in the courtroom as a certified court reporterLICENSE OR CERTIFICATE :
Possession of a valid certification by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter WORKING CONDITIONS : The demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly Required :
Sit at a desk and / or in front of a transcriber and / or computer video display terminal for extended periods of timeTwist and bend neckRepetitive hand movement while transcribing, performing computer data entry and writingPrioritize work in order to meet departmental deadlinesTravel to various court divisionsBend at waist and reach below shoulder heightGrasp, lift and move items weighing up to 10 lbsFrequently Required :
Grasp, lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbsTolerate a moderate noise levelCrouch, stoop and / or climbOccasionally Required :
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