AAERT-Certified Digital Court Reporter II

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

15 days vacation leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid state holidays

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Judicial Branch seeks a Digital Court Reporter II to accurately capture court proceedings and prepare certified transcripts by deadlines set by statute and court rules. You will operate electronic recording equipment, verify functionality, and produce time-linked transcripts for Circuit and Family Courts.

Qualified candidates hold a High school diploma, AAERT certification, and transcription certification, with 60 wpm typing and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• AAERT Certified Electronic/Digital Court Reporter.
• Certified in Transcription by a national organization.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with high accuracy.
• Ability to operate digital recording equipment.
• Must sit in courtroom for extended periods and maintain concentration.
• Dependable transportation for occasional travel to courthouses.

Responsibilities

• Attends court proceedings and creates verbatim recordings by operating electronic audio recording equipment.
• Verifies proper operation of the equipment and troubleshoots issues with IT support to avoid delays.
• Creates accurate time-linked annotations to aid transcript preparation and plays back testimony on request.
• Receives, inventories and maintains exhibits; files case exhibits with the Clerk of Court.
• Prepares certified transcripts, proofs, indexes, and distributes copies by deadlines.
• Responds to transcript requests and maintains confidentiality of official records.
• Maintains professionalism, punctuality and dress code; works independently with discretion.
• Assists judges and court personnel; attends meetings or training as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

60 wpm typing

Transcription accuracy

Computer skills

Courtroom concentration

Time management

Education

High school diploma

AAERT Certification

Transcription certification

Tools

Electronic recording equipment

Job description

The State of South Carolina's Judicial Branch seeks a Digital Court Reporter II to accurately capture court proceedings and prepare certified transcripts by deadlines set by statute and court rules. You will operate electronic recording equipment, verify functionality, and produce time-linked transcripts for Circuit and Family Courts.

Qualified candidates hold a High school diploma, AAERT certification, and transcription certification, with 60 wpm typing and strong attention to detail.