Court Reporter II

Full-time, non-exempt position with a salary range of $63,329.04 - $91,827.24.

About the Role

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. This position is part of a progressive job series (Court Reporter I-IV) and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Records testimony using stenography in various types of courtroom proceedings.
• Maintains and sets up equipment including Real Time equipment at Bench and attorney tables.
• Pauses court proceedings to clarify language as needed.
• Reads back portions of the record during hearings and trials as requested by parties.
• Provides real-time transcription to the Judge.
• Acts as custodian of record for admitted exhibits during hearings and jury trials.
• Edits, proofreads, and produces certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts for judges, attorneys, private agencies, and the public.
• Provides rough draft transcripts to judges upon request for review of the record and to assist in making decisions/rulings.
• Meets strict statutory deadlines for transcripts and appeals.
• Researches various terms and specialties for the completion of transcripts that contain testimony by expert witnesses.
• Performs administrative duties including billing for transcripts, completing record-keeping forms, documenting information contained in reports, and maintaining records according to statutory requirements.
• Forwards completed transcripts to the Court to be stored per Record Retention guidelines.
• Receives and files exhibits collected during hearings and jury trials.
• Uploads stenographic notes to the server monthly per Record Retention guidelines.
• Purchases and maintains court reporter equipment and software, including steno machine, real-time software and cables, subscriptions for the ability to provide real-time to the Judge, NCRA membership dues, CCRA membership dues, computers, laptops, USB drives, and transcript covers.
• Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college (additional work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for formal education).
• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).

Skills

• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes.
• Ability to complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others.
• Provides advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or policies.

Physical Demands

• Medium work: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Work environment: Office or similar indoor setting; may interact with hostile or irate individuals or those with known violent backgrounds.