Court Reporter & Transcript Specialist

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Court Reporter at Allen County Circuit Court records and reports all court proceedings, prepares transcripts, and maintains related exhibits and dockets. This role also serves as judicial secretary to Judicial Officers of the court and is an employee-at-will position.

Under the direction of the Court Administrator, responsibilities include monitoring and archiving court proceedings with the For the Record system, using Odyssey/Quest for case processing, updating case summaries, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred and one-year experience working with the Allen County legal system
• Thorough knowledge of Allen County legal and court systems, including legal terminology and official court policies, practices, and standard procedures
• Paralegal experience preferred
• Working knowledge of related social government and law enforcement agencies

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record, and archive courtroom proceedings using the For the Record (FTR) system.
• Utilize Odyssey and Quest Case Management to complete case processing duties.
• Update chronological case summaries and notify parties of court entries, rulings, and hearings.
• Prepare transcripts for review by the Indiana Court of Appeals and private parties.
• Mark, log, and secure all exhibits admitted into evidence.
• Assist Judge with schedules, statistics, jury instructions, and filing tapes and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of department records and information.
• Maintain and train clerks in court operations and procedures.
• Type sentencing, dispositions, and orders as directed by the Judge.
• Process daily criminal, civil, and domestic relations envelopes using Odyssey File and Serve.
• Input data into the Protective Order Registry using Incite.
• Work extended hours for trials and related transcript preparation.

Skills

55 WPM typing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

One year of experience in Allen County legal system

Tools

Odyssey

FTR Multi Channel Audio

Odyssey File and Serve

Quest Case Management System

Incite

Job description

The Court Reporter at Allen County Circuit Court records and reports all court proceedings, prepares transcripts, and maintains related exhibits and dockets. This role also serves as judicial secretary to Judicial Officers of the court and is an employee-at-will position.

Under the direction of the Court Administrator, responsibilities include monitoring and archiving court proceedings with the For the Record system, using Odyssey/Quest for case processing, updating case summaries, and