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Abacus Service Corporation

Temporary Court Reporter Position Job at Abacus Service Corporation in Columbus

Abacus Service Corporation, Columbus, OH, United States, 43215


POSITION TITLE: Temporary Court Reporter Position IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Court Reporter Supervisor WORKING HOURS: Part-Time (20 per week) and Full-Time (40 per week)
Duration of employment: Six (6) months with a possible extension Work Location: On site at 373 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Parking is not included.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of an accredited Court Reporting Program with a minimum of 225 wpm OR have a current RPR certification. Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a court reporter. Employee must provide their own stenographic writer. The court will provide Eclipse software and computers. Preferred: Registered Professional Reporter with NCRA and knowledge and ability to provide real- time to Judges.

Position Summary
The Court Reporter position creates and preserves a verbatim record of court proceedings using their own personal stenographic machine and Eclipse software, which is provided by the court. The Court Reporter prepares accurate transcripts both from their stenographic machine or through the recording system as an independent contractor; reviews transcripts to ensure accuracy; certify and file/e-file transcripts; label exhibits in the courtroom; and retains custody of exhibits. This job description describes the purpose, function, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications associated with the standard workday and not independent contractor work, which is compensated separately per page.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Make a verbatim stenographic record of proceedings. On-the-job training will be provided for real-time.
  2. Maintain record logbook
  3. Complete a per diem to be filed with the Clerk of Courts Office
  4. Maintain and store exhibits
  5. Upon receipt of a transcript request, locate notes or recording; prepare, edit, review, and file/e- file transcript
  6. Interact and communicate with court staff, attorneys, parties, and the public
  7. Review appropriate resources when necessary for transcript clarification
  8. Store electronic / computer notes and transcripts to the shared drive
  9. Create and maintain worksheets for court proceedings to assist in transcript preparation
  10. Read back proceedings; search for information in the record when needed
  11. Create PDF files of appropriate documents
  12. Maintain continuing education for NCRA requirements
  13. Perform other related duties as required