Court Reporter - Court Administration

City of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled official court reporter to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by accurately recording court proceedings in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on precision and attention to detail, you will produce certified transcripts that serve as the official record of court activities. The position comes with a vibrant work environment and numerous benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about justice and have the skills to thrive in a courtroom setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

FREE public transportation

4 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Generous retirement savings options

Student loan forgiveness

Tuition discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of courtroom experience required.
• Successful completion of a training course in verbatim recording.

Responsibilities

• Records testimony verbatim using a stenotype or transcription machine.
• Produces certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts.

Skills

Verbatim Recording

Transcription

Office Management

Legal Terminology

Medical Terminology

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Training Course in Verbatim Recording

Tools

Stenotype Machine

Computer-Aided Transcription Machine

Job description

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer:

• Impact: The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth: Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion: Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits: We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System and is composed of two courts: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. The mission of the FJD is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia. The FJD is part of the Unified Judicial System reporting in to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

An official court reporter in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania records proceedings in court trials, hearings, and conferences using a stenotype machine. The official court reporter is responsible for accurately transcribing all court proceedings stenographically recorded in a high-volume, fast-paced, technical environment. Work requires precise accuracy because the transcripts represent the official record of court.

Responsibilities

• Records testimony in various types of courtroom proceedings verbatim using a stenotype machine or computer-aided transcription machine.
• Reads back portions of transcript during trial as requested.
• Edits, proofreads, and produces certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts.
• Responds to inquiries and correspondence from judiciary, attorneys, coworkers and the general public.
• Performs administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, completing record-keeping forms, documenting information contained in reports and maintaining records according to statutory requirements.
• Purchase and maintain all equipment and software.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of English language, proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax and sentence structure.
• Considerable knowledge of office management, record-keeping procedures, legal terminology and medical terminology.
• Ability to focus attention for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work well under pressure and produce transcripts with strict time limitations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn within a short period of time courtroom procedures, practices and policies as applicable to the court reporter’s assigned function.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, fellow employees, attorneys and the general public.
• High school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of a training course in verbatim recording and transcribing acceptable to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to take verbatim dictation at prescribed rates of speed within specific limits of accuracy in accordance with standards established by the First Judicial District.
• A minimum of four years of courtroom experience.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Health Coverage: We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness Program: Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement Savings: Generous retirement savings options are available.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition Discounts: The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships.

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.