Court Reporter Job at Franklin County Court of Common Pleas - General Division i

The purpose of this position is to create verbatim records of court proceedings; prepare accurate transcripts; transcribe transcripts from audio recordings; review transcripts to ensure accuracy, certify and file/e-file transcripts; label exhibits in courtroom (when requested) and retain custody of exhibits in civil cases.

The Court Reporter position may prepare transcripts for Judges as part of the work day, but primarily prepares transcripts as an independent contractor. This job description describes the purpose; function; knowledge, skills and abilities; and qualifications associated with the standard work day and not independent contractor work, which is compensated separately on a per page basis.

• Make stenographic record of proceedings; label exhibits upon request
• Maintain record logbook
• Complete a per diem to be filed with the Clerk of Courts Office
• Maintain and store civil exhibits and stenographic electronic notes
• Upon receipt of a transcript request; locate notes or recording; prepare, edit, review, and file/e-file transcript
• Interact and communicate with court staff, attorneys, parties, and the public
• Review appropriate resources when necessary for transcript clarification
• Store electronic/computer notes and transcripts to the shared drive
• Create and maintain worksheets for court proceedings to assist in transcript preparation
• Read back proceedings; search for information in the record when needed
• Create PDF files of appropriate documents
• Maintain continuing education for NCRA requirements
• Perform other related duties as required

The aforementioned duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data, including exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
• Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.
• Ability