COURT REPORTER Grade K4

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County seeks a skilled court reporter to record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings in real time. The role requires precise stenographic reporting, knowledge of legal terminology, and proficiency with transcription software and equipment.

Responsibilities include transcribing, proofreading, and distributing transcripts; maintaining exhibits; and supervising interns. The position may involve invoicing for services and working with judges and counsel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, plus apprenticeship/internship in court reporting or equivalent experience.
• CCR certification issued by Board of Court Reporting (GA) required.
• Equivalents combinations of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings in real time.
• Transcribe, proof, and prepare transcripts for distribution.
• Maintain exhibits and manage documentary evidence.
• Train court reporter interns and supervise assistants as needed.
• Invoice and collect fees for transcription services.

Skills

Stenography

Real-time transcription

Legal terminology

Transcription equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Court reporting certification (CCR)

Tools

CAT software

Court reporting equipment

Job description

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply; not required.

Please refrain from attaching personal and identifiable information: Driver’s License, Photo on Resumes, DD214, Vaccination cards, etc.

THE ASSIGNMENT IS IN THE FULTON COUNTY STATE COURT

Minimum Qualifications

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

Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

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. As a condition of continued employment, certification must be maintained through the duration of employment.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities

Requires accurately reporting (taking down stenographically) court proceedings in real-time at speeds of 180-300+ words per minute and translating take down 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 the professional standards of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). Maintaining exhibits and documentary evidence. Communicating effectively with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Examination

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMISSION BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.

Job Summary

Records and transcribes verbatim court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. 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. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Stenographically records and transcribes verbatim court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. Maintains evidence and prepares official records of reported proceedings as required.

Tests court recording equipment regularly; ensures systems work properly prior to the 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 exhibit 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 copies and proofreaders for transcript production as needed. Provides real-time feed to judges and/or counsel as required.

Essential Functions

• Records and produces an accurate record of all proceedings.
• Records oral communications for various formal and/or legal proceedings, such as criminal and civil litigations, trials, motions, pleas, arraignments, and hearings.
• Tests digital court recording equipment regularly; ensures systems work properly prior to the 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. Inventories, catalogs, files, boxes, records, and stores exhibit in criminal and civil litigation cases.
• Logs, copies, binds and verifies documentary evidence.
• Invoices and collects fees for services rendered in the recording and transcribing of court proceedings.

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.

Performance Metrics

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

Factor 2: Complexity – Prescribed: Applies established professional standards guidelines, which cover work situations and alternatives.

Factor 3: Purpose of Contact – Collect/Exchange Information: The 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.