COURT REPORTER Grade K4

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County seeks a Certified Court Reporter to stenographically record and transcribe court proceedings in real time, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of transcripts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, apprenticeship training in court reporting, and CCR certification to be maintained during employment. You will operate reporting equipment, prepare and validate transcripts, and liaise with attorneys and court officers as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of apprentice or internship training in court reporting.
• Certification as CCR must be maintained throughout employment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Stenographically record and transcribe all proceedings in real time.
• Ensure court recording equipment operates correctly prior to proceedings.
• Prepare and proof transcriptions for distribution.
• File transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with accurate documentation.
• Correspond with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding transcript requests.
• Train and supervise court reporter interns.
• Order and maintain court reporting supplies.
• Maintain exhibits, inventory, catalog, and store evidence during hearings and trials.
• Log, copy, bind, and verify documentary evidence.
• Invoice and collect fees for recording and transcription services.
• Provide real-time feeding to judges and counsel when required.

Skills

Real-time stenography

Transcription software

Legal terminology

Court reporting equipment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCR certification

Tools

Computer-aided transcription software

Job description

Job Summary

Records and transcribes verbatim court proceedings or other hearings before the courts.

Responsibilities

• Stenographically record and transcribe all proceedings in real time.
• Ensure that court recording equipment operates correctly prior to proceedings.
• Prepare and proof transcriptions for distribution.
• File transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with accurate documentation.
• Correspond with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding transcript requests.
• Train and supervise court reporter interns.
• Order and maintain court reporting supplies.
• Maintain exhibits, inventory, catalog, and store evidence during hearings and trials.
• Log, copy, bind, and verify documentary evidence.
• Invoice and collect fees for recording and transcription services.
• Provide real‑time feeding to judges and counsel when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of required apprentice and/or internship training in court reporting.
• Relevant coursework sufficient to obtain certification as a court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specific License or Certification Required

• Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia.
• Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Accurate reporting of stenographic court proceedings in real time at speeds 180–300+ words per minute.
• Translation of steno to English using computer-aided transcription software and peripheral hardware.
• Working knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting and transcription activities, court policies, and procedures.
• Ability to use court reporting and transcription equipment and general office technologies.
• Compliance with the professional standards of the National Court Reporters Association.
• Effective communication with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.