Court Reporters

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 28.150 - 104.460; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Course Advisor is looking for a Court Reporter in the United States. Responsibilities include accurate transcription of court proceedings using various equipment and methods. The ideal candidate should possess strong active listening skills and be proficient in specific tools like Microsoft Office. Salaries range from $28,150 to $104,460 annually, depending on experience and location, with an ongoing demand for Court Reporters projected in several states.

Qualifikationen

• Provide verbatim methods to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe court proceedings.
• Verify accuracy of transcripts against original records.
• Record depositions for attorneys and store shorthand notes.

Aufgaben

• Transcribe recorded proceedings accurately.
• Ask for clarification on inaudible statements.
• Use computerized recording equipment and stenographs.

Kenntnisse

Active Listening

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Monitoring

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Web browser software

Corel WordPerfect

Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Equative TimeLedger

Jobbeschreibung

All About Court Reporters

Example of Court Reporter Job Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing‑impaired viewers.

List of Court Reporter Job Duties

• Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.
• Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
• Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys.
• File and store shorthand notes of court sessions.
• Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
• Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Court Reporter?

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Court Reporter Jobs

• Stenographer
• Chancery Clerk
• Freelance Court Reporter
• Court TranscriberStenotype Operator

Job Outlook for Court Reporters

There were about 19,600 jobs for Court Reporter in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 3.6% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 700 new jobs for Court Reporter by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,700 positions for Court Reporter per year.

The states with the most job growth for Court Reporter are Tennessee, Nevada, and Idaho. Watch out if you plan on working in Maryland, New Jersey, or Wisconsin. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Court Reporter Make?

Court Reporters make between $28,150 and $104,460 a year.

Court Reporters who work in New York, California, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Court Reporters Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Web browser software
• Corel WordPerfect
• Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Equative TimeLedger