Digital Court Reporter II

Job Responsibilities

Attends court proceedings and creates verbatim recordings by operating electronic audio recording equipment provided by SCJB to create a clear and complete quality audio recording of legal proceedings.

Verifies proper operation of the equipment prior to court proceedings and troubleshoots issues with designated IT support team so as to avoid delays and disruptions to court.

Creates accurate and detailed electronic time-linked annotations of case events and terminology to serve as a guide to assist the creation of an accurate transcript.

Plays back testimony during proceedings at the direction of the presiding judge.

Receives, inventories, records, and maintains exhibits entered as evidence in court. Files case exhibits with Clerk of Court in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Retains a receipt of delivery to the Clerk's office.

Prepares certified verbatim transcripts: proofreads, edits, prints, and binds transcript; prepares trial index; certifies accuracy and completeness of transcripts; produces and distributes copies of transcripts as appropriate within proscribed deadlines; and maintains confidentiality of official records.

Timely responds to inmate and other lay individuals regarding transcript requests.

Maintains all notes and records of proceedings as stipulated by the SC Court Reporter Manual and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Maintains all notes and records of proceedings as stipulated by the SC Court Reporter Manual and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Adheres to common principles of professionalism to include being punctual and prepared; dressed in accordance with SCJB's dress code; and being courteous and civil when interacting with the judge, counsel, parties, clerk's staff, and the public.

Maintains the highest levels of professional integrity in the disposition of job responsibilities.

Must be able to work independently, exercising good judgement and discretion.

Affords assistance to judges and court personnel with reasonable requests while working in and outside of the courtroom.

Attends meetings or training sessions as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Verified current credentials as a Certified Electronic/Digital Court Reporter by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT).
• Successful completion of an AAERT approved Electronic/Digital Court Reporting Program from an institution of higher education may be substituted for the required credentials as a Certified Electronic/Digital Court Reporter.
• Certified in Transcription by a nationally recognized organization.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with a high rate of accuracy.
• Computer and word processing experience and ability to operate digital recording equipment.
• Must be able to maintain concentration and sit in a courtroom for extended periods of time.
• Must have dependable transportation as this position will require occasional travel to courthouses throughout the circuit.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in court reporting and production of transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in court reporting and production of transcripts.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll).

15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days paid sick leave per year.
Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave.
13 paid state holidays.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.