Court Reporter (FT)

Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Court Of Common Pleas is seeking a Court Reporter to record verbatim court proceedings and prepare accurate transcripts. The role includes labeling exhibits, maintaining records, and filing transcripts for judges while generally serving as an independent contractor on a per-page basis.

Candidates must provide transcription equipment; the court provides some equipment. A minimum three years’ experience and 225 wpm or RPR certification are required, with continuing education to

Qualifications

• Associate Degree OR Graduate of an accredited Court Reporting Program with a minimum of 225 wpm OR current RPR certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a court reporter.
• Employee must provide equipment to produce the transcript; the Court does provide equipment.

Responsibilities

• Make stenographic records of proceedings and label exhibits on request
• Maintain record logbook
• Prepare a per diem to be filed with the Clerk of Courts Office
• Maintain and store exhibits and stenographic electronic notes
• Prepare, edit, review, and file transcript upon request
• Interact with court staff, attorneys, parties, and the public
• Review resources for transcript clarification
• Store electronic notes and transcripts to shared drive
• Create and maintain worksheets for proceedings
• Read back proceedings; search the record as needed
• Create PDF files of documents
• Maintain continuing education for NCRA requirements
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbatim transcription

Communication

Education

Associate Degree or Court Reporting Program

RPR certification

Job description

The responsibility of the court reporter position is to create verbatim records of court proceedings; prepare accurate transcripts; transcribe transcripts from audio recordings; review transcripts to ensure accuracy, certify and file/e-file transcripts; label exhibits in courtroom (when requested) and retain custody of exhibits in cases.

The Court Reporter position may prepare transcripts for Judges as part of the workday, but primarily prepares transcripts as an independent contractor. This job description describes the purpose; function; knowledge, skills, and abilities; and qualifications associated with the standard workday and not independent contractor work, which is compensated separately on a per page basis.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 12/31/2026.

• Make stenographic record of proceedings, label exhibits upon request


• Maintain record logbook


• Complete a per diem to be filed with the Clerk of Courts Office


• Maintain and store exhibits and stenographic electronic notes


• Upon receipt of a transcript request, locate notes or recording; prepare, edit, review, and file/e-file transcript


• Interact and communicate with court staff, attorneys, parties, and the public


• Review appropriate resources when necessary for transcript clarification


• Store electronic / computer notes and transcripts to the shared drive


• Create and maintain worksheets for court proceedings to assist in transcript preparation


• Read back proceedings; search for information in the record when needed


• Create PDF files of appropriate documents


• Maintain continuing education for NCRA requirements


• Perform other related duties as required

• Associate Degree OR Graduate of an accredited Court Reporting Program with a minimum of 225 wpm OR have a current RPR certification.


• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a court reporter.


• Employee must provide equipment in which to produce the transcript; the Court does provide equipment- (laptop, printer etc.) Registered Professional Reporter with NCRA and Knowledge and ability to provide real-time a plus.