Reporter / Stenographer

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) seeks an experienced Reporter/Stenographer to take verbatim testimony for the Grand Jury using stenotype equipment and to transcribe minutes quickly and accurately. The role requires proficiency with a stenotype machine and the Case Catalyst system.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a Graduate Certificate at 225 WPM in court reporting, plus the ability to record two-voice testimony at 175 WPM.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent approved by ED or accrediting body.
• Graduate Certificate at 225 WPM from a Court Reporting Institution.
• Ability to take two-voice testimony at 175 wpm average.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Grand Jury to take verbatim testimony on a stenographic machine.
• Transcribes minutes with quick turnaround.
• Uses Case Catalyst System with personal dictionary.
• Keeps accurate records and files of cases.
• Appears in court to testify as to transcript accuracy.
• Transcribes audio files for ADAs for hearings/trials.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stenotype Proficiency

Two-voice dictation

Court reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate Certificate in Court Reporting (225 WPM)

Tools

Case Catalyst System

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Reporter / Stenographer.

Job Responsibilities

• Reports to the Grand Jury to take verbatim testimony on Stenographic machine, provided by Office.
• Ability to take down two (2) voice testimony in confidential proceedings and transcribe all minutes in a quick turnaround time period.
• Uses Case Catalyst System with personal dictionary to produce transcripts in an expeditious time frame.
• Keeps accurate records and files of cases.
• Appears in court to testify, when required, as to accuracy of transcripts.
• Transcribes audio files for ADAs for hearings and/or trials.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent and a Graduate Certificate at 225 WPM from a Court Reporting Institution.
• Ability to take two-voice testimony at an average of 175 words per minute.

REPORTER/STENOGRAPHER - 10212

Qualifications

Education Requirement: By the last day of the Application Period you must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE APPOINTED:

Stenotype Proficiency: At the time of the appointment interview, you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency to take two-voice dictation, using a stenotype machine, at the rate of 175 words per minute and to transcribe same.

Special Note

To be eligible for assignment to Assignment Level II, an incumbent must have at least one year of satisfactory experience working in an office of a District Attorney performing Assignment Level I duties.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.