Court Recorder/Transcriber

About The Position

The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Court Recorder/Transcriber position. This position records court hearings, proceedings and actions using audio/video equipment; transcribes verbatim court proceedings into printed form from such recordings and associated notes. This is an experienced class that acts as an officer of the court and is independently responsible for the recording of all court proceedings and actions. Incumbents must have a thorough knowledge of court practices and procedures in order to maintain logs and produce recordings and transcripts that are accurate and valid.

Responsibilities

• Records court hearings, proceedings and actions using audio/video equipment
• Transcribes verbatim court proceedings into printed form from such recordings and associated notes
• Maintains automated or hand-prepared logs of proceedings and actions
• Correlates logged information with recorded data
• Ensures proper authorization is received for transcription requests
• Locates and duplicates tapes or disks as required and returns them to proper location after usage
• Proofreads transcribed materials for accuracy
• Maintains records of work performed
• Prepares forms for billing for recordings and transcription service
• Fulfills requests for additional copies of recordings and transcripts
• Directs and oversees the work of relief recorder/transcribers
• Instructs staff in work procedures
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team
• Maintains a supply of forms, tapes, disks, papers and other materials for assigned duties
• Uses a variety of equipment, including word processors, recording devices and FAX machines
• Arranges for the maintenance and repair of such equipment
• Performs a variety of office support functions as required for the effective functioning of the department to which assigned

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school AND EITHER two (2) years of full-time experience in preparing verbatim transcriptions from recording devices, OR one (1) year of recording court proceedings and transcribing such proceedings
• College level course work in paralegal studies or secretarial or office administrative subjects is desirable
• Must type at a net rate of 70 words per minute from printed copy. If not certified at time of application, applicant agrees to become certified in typing at a net rate of 70 words per minute within twelve (12) months from the date of hire at the applicant's own expense or will no longer be eligible for the position

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operation and adjustment of audio/video recording equipment
• Knowledge of court terminology, activities, functions and procedures
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding the duplication and release of court transcriptions and records of actions
• Knowledge of computer and word processing applications related to the work
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment
• Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices
• Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of business arithmetic
• Knowledge of basic legal and court terminology, forms and functions
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology