What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Reporter - Superior Court (1024) Job at Coconino County in Flagstaff position at Coconino County?
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Superior Court in Coconino County, City of Flagstaff, located in the historical courthouse in the heart of downtown, is accepting applications for multiple opportunities for full-time, part-time, job share and temporary on-call Court Reporter positions.
The position requires Arizona CCR certification, NCRA RPR, reporting verbatim courtroom proceedings and transcribing same, performing related work as assigned. Reporter is responsible for providing own equipment to perform the duties of a Court Reporter.
The position is working in a team / pool setting covering eight judges as needed, including juvenile court, criminal / civil domestic relations cases, as well as Grand Jury proceedings on a rotation basis.
Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in making verbatim stenographic records of legal proceedings and transcribing same; performs related work as assigned.
INCENTIVES :
- Relocation assistance up to $2,000.00
- 60 hours banked vacation to be used immediately.
- 1500.00 bonus at the beginning of employment and $1500.00 after one year of hire.
- 2% incentive pay for other certifications such as Merit, Real Time Certification, and Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR)
- The Court will pay the Arizona Certification Renewal Fee every two years during the term of employment.
- Additional transcript income estimated at $10,000-$20,000.00 per year.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to : sitting in court or at desk for machine shorthand writing and transcription; working with and around other court staff, clerk's staff, attorneys, defendants and the public; dealing with interruptions from co-workers, phones and unscheduled hearings; repetitive motion hand / wrist for machine shorthand writing and transcription; vision acuity (near / far) for computer and courtroom work; hearing for courtroom testimony, etc.; touch for shorthand, and computer work.
Minimum Qualifications : Three years of experience as a court reporter, OR any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Court Reporter or in the process of completing their certification as a Court Reporter.
Preferred Qualifications : Prior Court Reporter experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Arizona Court Reporting Certification which is RPR plus a written test for knowledge contained in pamphlet. The Court Reporter Standard Certification Program, operated by the Arizona Supreme Court, provides statewide certification for persons in Arizona who are qualified to be certified. A background check will be conducted by Court Security Office.
Currently working on certification would be considered.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
PLEASE NOTE :
Interested persons must apply online at attaching a cover letter and resume to your application.
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Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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Salary : $10,000 - $20,000
