Court Reporter

Fulton County Government; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County State Court in Atlanta seeks a Court Reporter to record proceedings, prepare transcripts, and maintain official records. The position requires precision, reliability, and adherence to court procedures.

A Georgia CCR license is mandatory, and completion of a court reporting apprenticeship or internship is required. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply, though not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, completion of required court reporting apprenticeship and/or internship training, and sufficient coursework to obtain court reporter certification; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Georgia Certified Court Reporter (CCR) license issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply; bilingual proficiency is not required.

Responsibilities

• Record court proceedings, prepare and proofread transcripts, maintain exhibits and official records, and coordinate transcript requests with attorneys and court personnel.

Skills

Court reporting

Attention to detail

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or GED

Court reporting apprenticeship/internship training

CCR license

Tools

Court reporting equipment

CA transcription software

Job description

NOW HIRING: COURT REPORTER - GRADE K4

Fulton County State Court

Bring your precision and court reporting expertise to public service.

Annual Salary: $53,472-80,207

Essential Duties

Record court proceedings, prepare and proofread transcripts, maintain exhibits and official records, and coordinate transcript requests with attorneys and court personnel.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:

• Operational Planning & Execution - Experience organizing mission tasks, preparing equipment, and meeting deadlines supports readiness for court proceedings and timely transcript production.
• Adaptability & Rapid Problem Solving - Experience responding to changing operational demands supports adapting to the pace of court proceedings and addressing reporting equipment issues.
• Team Cohesion & Communication - Clear communication and coordination with military personnel support effective collaboration with judges, attorneys, court staff, and the public.
• Safety & Risk Awareness - Experience following protective procedures and identifying risks supports careful handling of court exhibits, sensitive records, and reporting equipment.
• Technical & Equipment Proficiency - Experience operating specialized equipment and computer systems supports learning and using court reporting equipment and computer-aided transcription software.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, completion of required court reporting apprenticeship and/or internship training, and sufficient coursework to obtain court reporter certification; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Georgia Certified Court Reporter (CCR) license issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply; bilingual proficiency is not required.

Apply by October 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Review the full requirements and submit a complete application:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5413176-0/court-reporter-grade-k4

Fulton County is an equal opportunity employer.