Court Reporter - Superior Court (Non-Merit)

Job Code: 33075   Salary Grade: 16   Salary: $24.19/hr - $38.95/hr   FLSA: Nonexempt

The purpose of this classification is to record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings or other hearings.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Takes verbatim recordings of formal and/or legal proceedings; utilizes stenography and voice to text equipment; sets up, connects and verifies proper operation of equipment prior to proceedings; reiterates testimony and court records from notes upon request; and ensures confidentiality of all evidence and testimony.

Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofreads, edits, prints, and binds transcript; prepares trial index; attaches photocopies of all trial exhibits; certifies accuracy and completeness of documents; prepares certified documents for filing with Clerk of Court; produces and distributes copies of documents as appropriate; and maintains confidentiality of official records.

Receives, inventories, records, and stores trial exhibits entered as evidence in court; enters case exhibit information into court database; files case exhibits with proper agency when necessary; maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials; and files/stores case exhibits in specified storage areas in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Prepares, collates, and binds printed transcripts of court proceedings; prepares digital media copies of transcripts as requested; backs-up and archives electronic files and exhibits for storage in compliance with applicable laws; and responds to requests for transcripts within designated timeframes.

Prepares invoices for transcription services of court proceedings, court orders, and other legal hearings; bills attorneys, other individuals, and agencies according to fee schedules; and maintains copies of billing, invoices, and payments.

Maintains court reporting equipment and supplies used in daily work assignments; ensures proper working order of equipment; makes minor repairs; and sends equipment to outside vendors for major repairs as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required; three years of court reporting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or licensure as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) from the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia; and must possess and maintain affirmation as a sworn Deputy Clerk of the Court.