DeKalb County Government · 15 hours ago
Superior Court - Court Reporter
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $81K/yr
3+ years expDeKalb County Government is seeking a Court Reporter to record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings. The role involves preparing certified transcripts, maintaining court reporting equipment, and managing trial exhibits while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
Government
Responsibilities
Takes verbatim recordings of formal and/or legal proceedings; utilizes stenography and voice to text equipment; sets up, connects and verifies proper operation of equipment prior to proceedings; reiterates testimony and court records from notes upon request; and ensures confidentiality of all evidence and testimony
Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofreads, edits, prints, and binds transcript; prepares trial index; attaches photocopies of all trial exhibits; certifies accuracy and completeness of documents; prepares certified documents for filing with Clerk of Court; produces and distributes copies of documents as appropriate; and maintains confidentiality of official records
Receives, inventories, records, and stores trial exhibits entered as evidence in court; enters case exhibit information into court database; files case exhibits with proper agency when necessary; maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials; and files/stores case exhibits in specified storage areas in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Prepares, collates, and binds printed transcripts of court proceedings; prepares digital media copies of transcripts as requested; backs-up and archives electronic files and exhibits for storage in compliance with applicable laws; and responds to requests for transcripts within designated timeframes
Prepares invoices for transcription services of court proceedings, court orders, and other legal hearings; bills attorneys, other individuals, and agencies according to fee schedules; and maintains copies of billing, invoices, and payments
Maintains court reporting equipment and supplies used in daily work assignments; ensures proper working order of equipment; makes minor repairs; and sends equipment to outside vendors for major repairs as necessary
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required
three years of court reporting experience
Must possess and maintain certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)
licensure as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) from the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia
must possess and maintain affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court
Company
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