Reporter/Stenographer

District Attorney New York County; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for eight Reporter/Stenographers in the Grand Jury Stenographers Unit. The Reporter/Stenographer transcribes verbatim testimony from confidential grand jury proceedings and uses Case Catalyst to record minutes.

Candidates must have an Associate Occupational Science Degree in Court Reporting and demonstrate proficiency at 180-200 wpm for five minutes on a stenographic machine.

Qualifications

• Proficiency to take and transcribe at 180-200 words per minute for five minutes using a stenographic machine.

Responsibilities

• Timely reporting to the Grand Jury with a professional demeanor to transcribe verbatim testimony.
• Utilize Case Catalyst software to transcribe testimony minutes.
• Transcribe audiovisual materials, such as body worn camera footage and 911 calls.
• Maintain precise records of proceedings and stenographic notes.
• Testify in court regarding the accuracy of the Grand Jury testimony.
• Perform additional reporter/stenographer duties as assigned.

Skills

Stenography

Court reporting

180-200 wpm

Education

Associate Occupational Science Degree in Court Reporting

Job description

Division/Unit: Support Services/Grand Jury Stenographers
Civil Service Title: Community Coordinator

Position Title: Reporter/Stenographer
Salary Range: $74,718 - $79,295

Job Description:

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for eight (8) Reporter/Stenographers in the Grand Jury Stenographers Unit. In this position, the Reporter Stenographer is responsible for taking and transcribing verbatim testimony of confidential grand jury proceedings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Timely reporting to the Grand Jury with a professional demeanor to transcribe verbatim testimony.
• Utilize Case Catalyst software to transcribe testimony minutes.
• Transcribe audiovisual materials, such as body worn camera footage and 911 calls.
• Maintain precise records of proceedings and stenographic notes.
• Testify in court regarding the accuracy of the Grand Jury testimony.
• Perform additional reporter/stenographer duties as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Associate Occupational Science Degree in Court Reporting.
• Before appointment, you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency to take and transcribe at 180-200 words per minute for five minutes using a stenographic machine.