Court Reporter

DeKalb County Superior Court, 4th Judicial Administrative District

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings or other hearings.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbatim recordings of formal and/or legal proceedings; utilizes stenography and voice-to-text equipment.
• Sets up, connects, and verifies proper operation of equipment prior to proceedings.
• Reiterates testimony and court records from notes upon request; ensures confidentiality of all evidence and testimony.
• Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofreads, edits, and electronically files transcripts.
• Prepares trial index; includes trial exhibits in electronic form; certifies accuracy and completeness of documents.
• Prepares certified documents for filing with Clerk of Court; produces and distributes copies of documents as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of official records.
• Receives, inventories, records, and manages trial exhibits entered as evidence in court.
• Files case exhibits with proper agency when necessary; maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials.
• Prepares digital media copies of transcripts; backs up and archives electronic files and exhibits in compliance with applicable laws.
• Responds to requests for transcripts within designated time frames.
• Maintains court reporting equipment and supplies used in daily work assignments; ensures proper working order of equipment.
• Sends equipment for major repairs as necessary.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required.
• Three years of court reporting experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Department: DeKalb County Superior Court
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: DeKalb County Superior Court