Luzerne County Council is hiring: Court Stenographer/Reporter in Wilkes-Barre

The position of court stenographer/reporter requires stenographically recording, transcribing, and preserving verbatim court testimony in all criminal, civil, and orphan's court proceedings, hearings, and conferences as assigned. Stenographers/Reporters are required to be present for all court procedures to which they are assigned and are responsible for filing and maintaining notes and exhibits related to all proceedings to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities:

1. Record proceedings in trials, hearings, and conferences using a stenotype machine.
2. Record testimony accurately for extended periods of time at required speeds.
3. Accurately transcribe the record of court proceedings and deliver certified transcripts in a timely manner pursuant to applicable rules.
4. Adhere to rules of confidentiality and proper handling of evidence/exhibits.
5. Represent the court at all times in a manner consistent with proper and respectful decorum.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Graduate of an accredited court reporting school with certification/degree confirming applicant successfully passed verbatim dictation tests at 180 wpm (Literacy), 200 wpm (Jury Charge), and 225 wpm (Q&A).
2. RPR certification through NCRA is desired.
3. Knowledge of CaseCATalyst is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.