Reporter / Stenographer (Grand Jury)

Agency BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County is seeking a Reporter/Stenographer to take verbatim Grand Jury testimony, produce transcripts with Case Catalyst, and maintain accurate case records. You will appear in court to testify to transcript accuracy and transcribe audio for ADAs during hearings and trials.

Minimum qualifications include stenotype proficiency at 175 wpm, a high school diploma, and at least one year of DA office experience.

Qualifications

• Stenotype proficiency at 175 words per minute with two-voice dictation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of satisfactory experience in a DA office.

Responsibilities

• Take verbatim Grand Jury testimony on a stenographic machine.
• Operate Case Catalyst with a personal dictionary to produce transcripts promptly.
• Keep accurate records and files of cases.
• Appear in court to testify to transcript accuracy.
• Transcribe audio files for ADAs for hearings and trials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stenotype 175wpm

Confidentiality

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Case Catalyst

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Grand Jury to take verbatim testimony on Stenographic machine, provided by Office.
• 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.

REPORTER/STENOGRAPHER - 10212

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• Graduated an approved Steno Program at 225 wpm.
• Ability to transcribe testimony in a timely manner using Case Catalyst.
• Ability to read back testimony from notes for Grand Jury or ADA.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent time management skills Strong desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with general court services.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position.

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.