What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Reporter/Court Recorder position at Westmoreland County?
To maintain verbatim record of court testimony and prepare transcripts as required To record court testimony by electronic means and to prepare transcripts from the same as required.
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Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
- Prepares verbatim record of court proceedings using computer aided stenotype machines or voice writing and software
- Understand courtroom procedures and vocabulary
- Reads transcripts aloud during courtroom sessions when repetition is necessary
- Prepares and reviews transcripts on stenographic recordings
- Prepares and reviews transcripts, notes, daily diaries, and bills as required by court rules and regulations
- Types and prepares court orders, distributes, and files orders
- Proofs transcribed materials, delivers, transcripts, and files accordingly
- Orders supplies as necessary and maintains equipment used by court reporters
OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:
- Provides rough translation in real time as required
- Attends meetings, training and seminars as required
- Completes thirty (30) hours of continuing professional education every three years and supplies reports of such completion on request
- Performs other office and clerical tasks as necessary to assist other co-workers
- Floats and performs court reporting where required
- Operates recording equipment in conformity with requirements of Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration
- Files monthly report of transcripts requested, ordered as well as the length of the record, whether it requires rapid completion, the status of the transcription and the expected date of filing the transcript
- Prepares transcript to redact confidential personal and/or financial and other identifiers as required
- Archives, stores, and retains transcribed and un-transcribed notes and dictionaries in accordance with Rules of Judicial Administration
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives occasional supervision and instruction by the Judges
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
None.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works with average indoor exposures to moderate temperatures, and typical office noises.
- Works with average in exposure to dust and dirt.
- Works with moderate stresses, subject to frequent disruption.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to pay close attention to detail and concentrate in a moderately stressful environment.
- Must possess the ability to record, convey and present information to employees, explain policies and procedures and follow instruction.
- Must be able to sit and stand intermittently throughout the work day, with occasional walking, twisting, bending, stooping, overhead reaching and grasping.
- Dexterity requirements range from fine manipulation of hands/finger to coordinated movement of feet/legs/torso to carry out job duties.
- Light work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To do this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- EDUCATION/TRAINING:
High School or Equiv. is required. Graduation from an accredited court reporter course is required.
A demonstrated proficiency of 95% accuracy at 180 words per minutes for literary, 200 words per minute for jury charge, and 225 words per minute for testimony and question and answer; minimum voice writing requirements are demonstrated proficiency of 95% accuracy at 180 words per minute for literary; 200 words per minute for jury charge, and 225 words per minute for two-voiced question and answer. RPR or Merit Certification from National Court Reporter’s Association is desirable. Court reporters shall be re-qualified in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration.
- WORK EXPERIENCE:
2 years in recording proceedings by stenograph and transcribing legal materials
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Must be able to speak and understand the English language and to follow oral and written instruction.
- Must possess the ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability work effectively with the general public and co-workers
- Must possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Must possess the technical knowledge to operate a computer at an intermediate skill level and use other office equipment to perform job duties
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must possess the ability to follow instruction and complete required forms and documentation without error
- Must possess the ability to maintain and organize electronic and paper files
- Workable understanding of legal, medical, and technical terminology
- Must possess excellent listening skills
- Must possess excellent listening skills
- Must possess knowledge of the form and content of legal documents
- Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to public and Department information records
- Must test and certify at 95% accuracy level at the following speeds
- 180 words per minute for literary
- 200 words per minute for jury change
- 225 words per minute for testimony and question and answer
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Westmoreland County maintains a policy where qualified applicants are hired on the basis of fitness and merit without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information, or veteran status.Salary : $31,753 - $46,480