Courtroom Technician- Court Administration

Job Description

Department: Court Administration

Sub-Department: N/A

Pay Grade: 106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full Time

Reports to: Judge, Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary

Using an electronic recording system, records all spoken words during court proceedings including but not limited to testimony, opening, and closing remarks of counsel, remarks of a judge, and sidebar conferences. May prepare court orders and/or a transcript from the verbatim recording as requested.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains recording equipment; conducts checks of system daily to ensure proper functioning.
• Functions as first tier technical support for courtroom A/V systems.
• Acts as main point of contact for A/V technical issues in the courtrooms.
• Maintains records, recordings, and log sheets.
• Marks, maintains, and secures exhibits; ensures that adequate supplies are maintained.
• Records testimony at all types of court proceedings including trials, hearings, and conferences using electronic recording system; interrupts when necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of record; plays back portions of proceedings if requested.
• Maintains a log of all speakers and events noting all occurrences such as unusual terms, names, objections, and cross examinations. Determines correct spelling of names, terminology, and other specifics of testimony.
• Processes transcript requests and makes copies of log notes and recordings as directed; transcribes recordings only as directed.
• Generates orders as directed from proceedings.
• Maintains record of transcripts status.
• Follows protocol as directed, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains orders, documents, and correspondence from all court proceedings.
• Answers phones and directs callers to proper individual or department.
• Operates computer and other office equipment.
• Files original court orders and transcripts in the Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations or Prothonotary’s office for recording and permanent retention.
• Assists Court Reporters with clerical and other duties as time allows.
• Performs duties of other court personnel as requested.
• Attends meetings or training sessions as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance
  

Retirement Benefits

• County Retirement Pension
• 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
• Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
• Normal Retirement Options:
• Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
• Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options
  

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
• 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
• 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
• Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
• 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
• 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
• No waiting period to receive paid holidays
  

Additional Benefits

• Educational Assistance
• 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance