Court Reporter

Hall County Government; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County Government in Gainesville, GA is seeking a State Court Full Time employee to take verbatim recordings of legal proceedings and prepare certified transcripts. The role includes preparing trial indexes, handling exhibits, and filing documents with the Clerk of Court, while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Responsibilities also cover communicating with court staff, attorneys and the public regarding transcripts, and maintaining compliance with judicial policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with court reporting training or coursework towards certification.
• Two years of reporting and transcription experience in a judicial environment.
• Certification as RPR, CVR, or CCR is preferred.
• Working knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation, legal and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofreads, edits and produces hearing transcripts.
• 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.
• Receives, inventories, records, and stores trial exhibits; maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials; records transfer of physical evidence at conclusion of trial proceedings.
• Prepares and files transcripts in accordance with GA Judicial Council Policies; files electronically as required.
• Communicates with court and county staff, attorneys and the public regarding transcripts and responds to transcript requests within designated timeframes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent grammar and punctuation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Court reporting training or coursework to certification

Job description

State Court Full Time - State Employee Employee Gainesville, GA, US

Salary - Depends on Qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY

Takes verbatim recordings of legal proceedings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofreads, edits and produces hearing transcripts.
• 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.
• Receives, inventories, records, and stores trial exhibits introduced in court; maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials; records transfer of physical evidence at the conclusion of trial proceedings.
• Prepares and files all transcripts in accordance with GA Judicial Council Policies and Guidelines; files electronically as required by local order and distributes copies in electronic format as requested.
• Communicates with court and county staff, attorneys and the general public regarding transcripts and responds to transcript requests within designated time frames.

The above mentioned duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D., including training in court reporting or completion of sufficient course work to successfully obtain certification as a court reporter; two years of reporting and transcription experience in a judicial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licenses and Certifications

Professional Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) issued through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) issued through the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA).

Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia; working knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, legal and medical terminology, laws, rules and regulations governing court reporting and transcription activities, personal computers and related software.

ADA Minimum Qualifications

Physical Ability

Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours.

Sensory Requirements

Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.