Court Reporter

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for recording and transcribing court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administrative duties as assigned including, but not limited to exhibit and docket handling.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in the usage of OCC-specific technology including but not limited to Laserfiche (LF) and Electronic Case Filing (ECF).
• Ability to perform key functions in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Capable of transcribing court proceedings verbatim held before the OCC including hearings before administrative law judges, referees of the OCC, and OCC Commissioners.
• Able to transcribe recordings when requested and maintain files of transcripts and exhibits.
• Responsible for maintaining complete records of hearing dockets before all courts of the OCC.
• Able to maintain detailed and organized files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Statutory Requirements 2 O.S. 1981, Section 106.3(B): Incumbents must be certified/licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Official Shorthand Reporters; or if no certified or licensed reporters are available, an acting shorthand reporter temporarily certified by the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court may be employed for a period not to exceed a maximum of twelve (12) months.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar, terms and vocabulary employed in legal work, courtroom procedures, and proper procedures for obtaining verbatim recordings of courtroom testimony.
• Applicants are required to learn and proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Additional Job Description

The OCC has developed its own Electronic Case Filing system (ECF) which the court reporters utilize daily. An OCC court reporter must be able to learn how to use OCC-specific technology. The OCC will provide selected applicants with training pertaining to OCC-specific technology. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to focus and sit for long periods of time. Applicants are required to be highly organized and maintain their own file organization.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable background check.
• Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Non-Exempt status.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.