Court Reporter - Court Administration

Position SummaryAn official court reporter in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania records proceedings in court trials, hearings, and conferences using a stenotype machine.  The official court reporter is responsible for accurately transcribing all court proceedings stenographically recorded in a high-volume, fast-paced, technical environment.  Work requires precise accuracy because the transcripts represent the official record of court.In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.Essential FunctionsThe following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required or assigned.Records testimony in various types of courtroom proceedings verbatim using a stenotype machine or computer-aided transcription machine.Reads back portions of transcript during trial as requested.Edits, proos, and produces certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts.Responds to inquiries and correspondence from judiciary, attorneys, coworkers and the general public.Performs administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, completing          record-keeping forms, documenting information contained in reports and maintaining records according to statutory requirements.Purchase and maintain all equipment and software.In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of English language, proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax and sentence structure.Considerable knowledge of office management, record-keeping procedures, legal terminology and medical terminologyAbility to focus attention for prolonged periods of time.Ability to work well under pressure and produce transcripts with strict time limitations with minimal supervision.Ability to learn within a short period of time courtroom procedures, practices and policies as applicable to the court reporter’s assigned function.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, fellow employees, attorneys and the general public.In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.