State of North Carolina
Official Court Reporter - Resident Job at State of North Carolina in Raleigh
State of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27603
Salary: $51,919.00 - $90,938.00 Annually
Location : Wayne County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-13552
Department: Superior Court
Opening Date: 10/25/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Official Court Reporter
Position Number: 60006449
Section: Superior Court 9B
Salary Grade: Flat Rated
Recruitment Range: $51,919.00 - $90,939.00
Description of Work
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a certified Court Reporter-Resident, records and transcribes verbatim, court trials, hearings, and conferences in Superior Court, reporting to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or their designee. Work originates from the need to make a true, complete, and accurate record of civil and criminal proceedings as required by law, to provide transcripts, as requested, and to certify to the record's accuracy.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; legal and various specialized terminology; and transcript format and style.
Skill in: Transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using court reporting hardware.
Ability to: Take dictation rapidly and accurately for extended periods of time at a speed sufficient to have attained the required certification; accurately transcribe notes; type a volume of material over a sustained period of time within deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR); or completion of a court reporting program approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NCRA) and ten years of court reporting experience; or licensed as an official court reporter in another state and five years of court reporting experience.
Attach cover letter and rsum.
Supplemental and Contact Information
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Rsums are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Carefully review the if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents.For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links:
Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The describes benefit eligibility by employment status.
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The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see rsum" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.
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Select the highest level of education you completed.
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Basic level certification is a REQUIREMENT for this position. Please select the certification level you presently possess:
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If you possess one of the above-listed certifications, enter the date of certification. If you possess more than one certification, enter the date of the earliest certification. If you do not possess any of these certifications, enter NA.
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Have you completed a court reporting program either approved by the National Court Reporters Association or endorsed by the National Verbatim Reporters Association or sponsored by an institute of higher learning?
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What court reporting software system do you currently use?
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Where did you originally learn about this position/posting?
Required Question
Location : Wayne County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-13552
Department: Superior Court
Opening Date: 10/25/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Official Court Reporter
Position Number: 60006449
Section: Superior Court 9B
Salary Grade: Flat Rated
Recruitment Range: $51,919.00 - $90,939.00
Description of Work
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a certified Court Reporter-Resident, records and transcribes verbatim, court trials, hearings, and conferences in Superior Court, reporting to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or their designee. Work originates from the need to make a true, complete, and accurate record of civil and criminal proceedings as required by law, to provide transcripts, as requested, and to certify to the record's accuracy.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Record proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences by stenotype, or voice-writing methods.
- Transcribe the proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court.
- Read aloud, as required, statements of participants during court proceedings.
- Place identifying marks on supplemental materials for inclusion in the transcript.
- Assure evidence has been properly introduced and marked as exhibits.
- Take dictation of orders and findings of fact, creating documents necessary for a judge's signature.
- Maintain file, notes, tapes and records of notes indexed to facilitate later reference and use.
- Proofread, edit, and certify transcripts.
- Respond to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners.
- Complete activity reports and travel reimbursement forms. Submit them to the Administrative Office of the Courts and/or the court reporting manager in a timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; legal and various specialized terminology; and transcript format and style.
Skill in: Transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using court reporting hardware.
Ability to: Take dictation rapidly and accurately for extended periods of time at a speed sufficient to have attained the required certification; accurately transcribe notes; type a volume of material over a sustained period of time within deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR); or completion of a court reporting program approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NCRA) and ten years of court reporting experience; or licensed as an official court reporter in another state and five years of court reporting experience.
Attach cover letter and rsum.
Supplemental and Contact Information
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Rsums are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Carefully review the if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents.For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links:
Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The describes benefit eligibility by employment status.
01
The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see rsum" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.
- I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation.
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Select the highest level of education you completed.
- High School or GED
- Associate Degree
- BA or BS Degree
- Juris Doctor Degree
- MA or MS Degree
- Ph.D. Degree
- None of the above
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Basic level certification is a REQUIREMENT for this position. Please select the certification level you presently possess:
- I have no court reporter certifications.
- Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
- Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR)
- Registered Merit Reporter (RMR)
- Certificate of Merit (CM)
- Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)
- Realtime Verbatim Reporter (RVR)
- State Licensure as an Official Court Reporter plus 5 yrs. of court reporting experience.
- Completion of a Court Reporting Program plus 10 yrs. of court reporting experience.
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If you possess one of the above-listed certifications, enter the date of certification. If you possess more than one certification, enter the date of the earliest certification. If you do not possess any of these certifications, enter NA.
05
Have you completed a court reporting program either approved by the National Court Reporters Association or endorsed by the National Verbatim Reporters Association or sponsored by an institute of higher learning?
- No, I have not completed an approved court reporting program.
- Yes, I completed a court reporting program approved by the National Court Reporters Association.
- Yes, I completed a court reporting program endorsed by the National Verbatim Reporters Association.
- Yes, I completed a court reporting program sponsored by an institute of higher learning.
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What court reporting software system do you currently use?
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Where did you originally learn about this position/posting?
- North Carolina state government careers website
- Nccourts.gov
- Indeed
- Monster
- NCSC (National Center for State Courts)
- NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers)
- Other job board/website
- Employment Security Commission
- Friend/Colleague
- Professional Association
- Social Media
- Other
Required Question