Courtroom Recording Technician I

DE; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability accommodations

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks an Electronic Court Reporter I to capture courtroom proceedings with fidelity. The role involves operating multi-channel recording systems, maintaining accurate logs, and supporting the court with precise documentation.

A strong candidate will have at least six months of experience with audio recording equipment, experience in applying applicable laws and procedures, and solid record-keeping abilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in setting up and operating audio recording equipment.
• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Listens to court proceedings through a headset as they are being recorded on a multi-channel digital or analog recording system to ensure that the testimony, judicial officer’s decision and sentencing are accurately captured.
• Manually or electronically logs information and events such as the date, name, of presiding judicial officer, legal counsel, case name and number, opening statements, witnesses names, direct and cross examinations and summations as they are recorded so that events can be located for reference purposes.
• Tests audio and ancillary equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Sets up and breaks down audio recording and related equipment for recording office conferences and proceedings outside of the courtroom.
• Assists staff in locating information such as case dispositions using log notes, notations and recordings.
• Restocks supplies such as CDs, blank tapes and log sheets.
• May provide Court with files, records and similar information during court proceedings; and mark and preserve exhibits.
• Uses automated information systems such as civil and criminal case management systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, inquire or report on data.

Skills

Audio recording equipment setup

Record keeping

Legal compliance

Job description

The State of Delaware seeks an Electronic Court Reporter I to capture courtroom proceedings with fidelity. The role involves operating multi-channel recording systems, maintaining accurate logs, and supporting the court with precise documentation.

A strong candidate will have at least six months of experience with audio recording equipment, experience in applying applicable laws and procedures, and solid record-keeping abilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.