What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Reporter / Stenographer position at Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking a Reporter/Stenographer to take confidential Grand Jury testimony, which often entails sensitive matters and expert testimony; to be transcribed expeditiously.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Reports to the Grand Jury to take verbatim testimony on Stenographic machine, provided by Office.
- Uses Case Catalyst System with personal dictionary to produce transcripts in an expeditious time frame.
- Keeps accurate records and files of cases.
- Appears in court to testify, when required, as to accuracy of transcripts.
- Transcribes audio files for ADAs for hearings and/or trials.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School diploma or equivalent and a Graduate Certificate at 225 WPM from a Court Reporting Institution.
- Ability to take two-voice testimony at an average of 175 words per minute.
- Ability to transcribe testimony in a timely manner using Case Catalyst.
- Ability to read back testimony from notes for Grand Jury or ADA
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent time management skills Strong desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with general court services
- Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines.
To Apply
We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/3Ft9Z or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 687855.
Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.
**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
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