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SUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
COURT REPORTER
SALARY GRADE K4 : $66,839
Unclassified Position
Current Vacancy in Superior Court Administration)
CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled
- THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS
The Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia (“Court”) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Court Reporter within Superior Court Administration.
Superior Court is Georgia's busiest trial court of general jurisdiction. The Court seeks to provide a forum in which legal disputes between citizens can be resolved in a fair and efficient process with attention to equal access, impartiality, efficiency, and safety. After joining the Court, you will become part of a fast-paced team dedicated to providing the citizens of Fulton County with the service they deserve.
Job Summary :
Using steno or voice writing equipment records and transcribes court proceedings or other hearings before the courts. Maintains evidence and prepares official record of reported proceedings as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Qualifications :
Requires accurately reporting (taking down steno) court proceedings at speeds of 225 words per minute and translating takedown from steno to English with computer aided transcription software and digital peripheral / hardware for contemporaneous use by judge, counsel and / or hearing impaired participants.
Working knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and theories and principles of basic mathematics.
Knowledge and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting profession and transcription activities, court policies and procedures. Ability to use court reporting and transcription equipment. Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.
Compliance with professional standards of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). Maintaining exhibits and documentary evidence. Communicating effectively with judges, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Education and Experience :
High School Diploma or GED required; and completion of required apprentice and / or internship training in court reporting and sufficient course work to obtain certification as a professional court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in using steno or voice writing equipment records and transcribes court proceedings or other hearings before the courts.
Licensing Requirements :
Professional Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) issued through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) issued through the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA). Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia; affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court. As a condition of continued employment, certification must be maintained through the duration of employment. May require a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Physical Requirements :
Work is typically performed in an office-like environment. May work in high conflict situations and with difficult, sometimes dangerous parties. Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, standing, mobility, fingering, grasping, driving, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive physical motions.
Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $66,839
