Courtroom Technician- Court Administration

Cumberland County, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

PSLF program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cumberland County, PA's Court Administration seeks a Full-Time Court Recording Technician to operate and maintain the electronic recording system used in courtrooms. You will capture testimony, opening and closing remarks, and sidebar conferences, and may prepare court orders or transcripts from the recordings as requested.

Responsibilities include daily equipment checks, providing first-tier technical support for courtroom A/V, securing exhibits, maintaining logs and recordings, processing

Qualifications

• Experience operating an electronic recording system in a courtroom or similar setting.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of proceedings and transcripts.
• Provides first-tier technical support for courtroom A/V systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains recording equipment and runs daily checks for proper functioning.
• Acts as first point of contact for A/V technical issues in courtrooms.
• Records testimony and related proceedings using the electronic recording system; ensures accuracy of the record.
• Maintains logs of speakers and events; identifies spellings and terminology.
• Processes transcript requests and assists in generating orders as directed.
• Attends meetings and related requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude

Customer service

Tools

A/V systems

Recording equipment

Job description

Job Description

Department: Court Administration

Sub-Department: N/A

Pay Grade: 106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full Time

Reports to: Judge, Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary

Using an electronic recording system, records all spoken words during court proceedings including but not limited to testimony, opening, and closing remarks of counsel, remarks of a judge, and sidebar conferences. May prepare court orders and/or a transcript from the verbatim recording as requested.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains recording equipment; conducts checks of system daily to ensure proper functioning.
• Functions as first tier technical support for courtroom A/V systems.
• Acts as main point of contact for A/V technical issues in the courtrooms.
• Maintains records, recordings, and log sheets.
• Marks, maintains, and secures exhibits; ensures that adequate supplies are maintained.
• Records testimony at all types of court proceedings including trials, hearings, and conferences using electronic recording system; interrupts when necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of record; plays back portions of proceedings if requested.
• Maintains a log of all speakers and events noting all occurrences such as unusual terms, names, objections, and cross examinations. Determines correct spelling of names, terminology, and other specifics of testimony.
• Processes transcript requests and makes copies of log notes and recordings as directed; transcribes recordings only as directed.
• Generates orders as directed from proceedings.
• Maintains record of transcripts status.
• Follows protocol as directed, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains orders, documents, and correspondence from all court proceedings.
• Answers phones and directs callers to proper individual or department.
• Operates computer and other office equipment.
• Files original court orders and transcripts in the Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations or Prothonotary’s office for recording and permanent retention.
• Assists Court Reporters with clerical and other duties as time allows.
• Performs duties of other court personnel as requested.
• Attends meetings or training sessions as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post‑tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non‑Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non‑Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro‑rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro‑rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full‑Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance