Pinal County
Pinal County is hiring: Certified Court Reporter - SIGNING BONUS in Florence
Pinal County, Florence, AZ, United States, 85179
SIGNING BONUS
Seeking certified court reporters to join our team in Pinal County
You must be certified as a Court Reporter: Certified Reporters Program (azcourts.gov) to be hired in this position.
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
Performs complex work of considerable difficulty in the verbatim stenographic recording and transcribing of court and legal proceedings to document and produce verbatim records of verbal and nonverbal activities.
HIRING SALARY RANGE:
The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you up to the midpoint of range.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
If successfully hired as a certified court reporter, you will be eligible for a signing bonus totaling $5,000 to be paid in installments:
- $3,000 upon successful completion of initial probationary period
- $2,000 upon 2 years of continued service as a certified court reporter
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Records all court proceedings verbatim by use of specialized equipment
- Catalogs and files stenographic notes and transcripts
- Prepares and certifies transcripts
- Reads back testimony from stenographic notes as requested
- Replies to correspondence relating to transcripts of proceedings
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- A High School diploma, or equivalent G.E.D. certificate;
- Two (2) years of professional experience as a court reporter; OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Certification requirement for employment:
Must be certified by the Arizona Supreme Court pursuant to ARS 32-4021 at time of application.
Continued employment requirements:Must be certified by the Arizona Supreme Court pursuant to ARS 32-4021 at time of application.
Court Reporter certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of:
- Applicable Statutes and Rules of Procedure pertaining to Court Reporters
- Pinal County and specific court-related policies and procedures
- Principles of file and records management
- Court processes, procedures and legal terminology
- Courtroom proceedings
- Terms and practices in the field of court reporting
- Specialized and technical vocabulary, i.e., legal, medical, scientific, engineering, physics and others
- English grammar, punctuation and usage
Ability in:
- Maintain confidentiality in court related matters
- Utilize computerized stenographic equipment
- Work extended hours under stressful conditions
- Prepare and maintain well organized manual and electronic files
- Remain impartial and detached during emotionally charged proceedings
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements:
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach and grasp; manual dexterity to hand-write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. May be exposed to potential physical harm and/or infectious diseases. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies and/or other materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach and grasp; manual dexterity to hand-write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. May be exposed to potential physical harm and/or infectious diseases. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies and/or other materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Position is primarily located in an indoor office environment. May be required to perform reporter duties in other than indoor environments, as necessary. Will be required to drive throughout the County. May be subject to irregular work hours/schedules to include completion of work on holidays and weekends.