Job Description
Court Reporter
Department: Gary City Court Reports to: Gary City Court
Status: Part-Time
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Court Reporter is a sworn officer of the court and holds office at the court. The reporter creates an accurate and verbatim record of legal proceedings, uses stenographic machines or voice recording technology to capture testimony, prepares verbatim transcripts of proceedings to safeguard the legal process, and administers oaths before witnesses give their testimony. The court reporter is also responsible for custody of admitted exhibits and filing of such exhibits with the proper departments.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Education is required. Some College and Court Reporter certifications are preferred. Excellent
typing, writing, reading, and computer skills are necessary. Having an understanding of court processes and procedures
is also preferred.