COURT REPORTER

Fulton; Georgia; On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of Fulton County is seeking a Court Reporter to record and transcribe court proceedings using steno or voice-writing equipment. The role maintains accurate verbatim records and supports the official transcript process for both criminal and civil hearings.

Required are a High School Diploma and completion of apprentice/intern training leading to certification as a professional court reporter, with ongoing compliance to NCRA/NVRA standards and Georgia licensing.

Qualifications

• Accurate stenographic reporting at high speeds (225 wpm).
• Knowledge of legal terminology and grammar.
• Experience with transcription software used in court reporting.
• Understanding of court reporting processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stenographically record and produce verbatim records of proceedings.
• Record oral communications for criminal and civil hearings.
• Test and maintain court recording equipment.
• Transcribe and distribute transcripts; file and organize exhibits.
• Communicate with attorneys and court staff regarding transcripts.

Skills

Steno 225 wpm

Voice writing

Legal terms

Transcription software

Education

High School Diploma

Court reporting certification

Job description

SUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF

COURT REPORTER

SALARY GRADE K4: $66,839 - $78,208

Unclassified Position

(Current Vacancy in Superior Court Administration)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

**THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS** (INCLUDING FLOATER AND ASSIGNED COURT REPORTER OPPORTUNITIES)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the justice system? Consider joining our team at the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, as a Court Reporter, where your work will support fairness, efficiency, and accessibility for all who come before the Court.

As Georgia’s busiest trial court, we are dedicated to providing an impartial, timely, and safe forum for resolving legal disputes. Every team member contributes to upholding these mission‑driven principles and strengthening public trust in the judiciary.

If you are looking to build a rewarding career while making a difference every day, we invite you to apply and become part of our committed and service‑focused team.

Job Summary

Using steno or voice writing equipment records and transcribes court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. Maintains evidence and prepares official record of reported proceedings as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Stenographically records and produces an accurate verbatim record of all proceedings.
• Records oral communications for various formal and/or legal proceedings, such as criminal and civil litigation conferences, trials, motions, pleas, arraignments, and hearings.
• Tests court recording equipment regularly; ensures systems work properly prior to start of court proceedings.
• Transcribes, proofs, and prepares transcriptions for distribution.
• Files transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with appropriate documentation.
• Corresponds with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding requests for the preparation of transcripts and exhibits.
• Trains court reporter interns and monitors their work as required.
• Orders and maintains court reporting supplies.
• Maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials as required by court rules and procedures. Inventories, catalogs, files, boxes, records, and stores exhibits in criminal and civil litigation cases. Logs, copies, binds, and verifies documentary evidence.
• Invoices and collects fees for services rendered in the takedown and transcribing of court proceedings as authorized by applicable rules and regulations.
• Hires and supervises independent scopists and proofreaders for transcript production as needed. Provides realtime feed to judges and/or counsel as required.

Qualifications

Requires accurately reporting (taking down steno) court proceedings at speeds of 225 words per minute and translating takedown from steno to English with computer aided transcription software and digital peripheral/hardware for contemporaneous use by judge, counsel and/or hearing impaired participants.

Working knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and theories and principles of basic mathematics.

Knowledge and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting profession and transcription activities, court policies and procedures. Ability to use court reporting and transcription equipment. Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.

Compliance with professional standards of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). Maintaining exhibits and documentary evidence. Communicating effectively with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required; and completion of required apprentice and/or internship training in court reporting and sufficient course work to obtain certification as a professional court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in using steno or voice writing equipment records and transcribes court proceedings or other hearings before the courts.

Licensing Requirements

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; affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court. As a condition of continued employment, certification must be maintained through the duration of employment. May require a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Work is typically performed in an office‑like environment. May work in high conflict situations and with difficult, sometimes dangerous parties. Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, standing, mobility, fingering, grasping, driving, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive physical motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Performance Metrics

Factor 1: Decision-Making Operational: In carrying out the process, there is a choice as to what and how operations will be completed.

Factor 2: Complexity Patterned: Studies information to determine what it means and how it fits together in order to get practical solutions.

Factor 3: Purpose of Contact Collect/Exchange Information: Purpose is to exchange or collect information. Involves relaying learned information that the receiver can readily understand in order to solve factual problems, errors, or complaints.

Factor 4: Line/Staff Authority Individual Contributor: No supervisory accountability.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: Please do not apply if not an Official Court Reporter.

Non-Discrimination Statement

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Superior Court of Fulton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants may request a copy of the County’s EEOP Utilization Report by contacting Superior Court Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department: Superior Court Administration
This is a full-time position
Salary grade: K4: $66,839 - $78,208
Closing date: Open Until Filled