$19.35/hr+ $20,000-$25,000 possible additional wages
Mid
Hollidaysburg, PA, USA
In Person
Clerical & Data EntryData Entry
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Two years of relevant work experience are required.
Demonstrated and documented proficiency meeting Pennsylvania Supreme Court requirements for speed, accuracy, and audible clarity is required.
Voice writing proceeding recording must achieve 95% accuracy at 180 words per minute for literary material, 200 words per minute for jury charges, and 225 words per minute for two-voice question-and-answer proceedings.
Candidates must be fluent in English.
Candidates must possess visual and hearing acuity.
Candidates must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Candidates must meet the qualifications for court reporters in the Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 4004.
Responsibilities
Take and transcribe verbatim testimony in a variety of court proceedings.
Prepare verbatim records of court proceedings.
Prepare court transcripts.
Maintain records of transcripts, notes, and bills as required by court rules and regulations.
Insist on recording clarity when necessary.
Perform related clerical duties.
Desired Qualifications
Previous courtroom experience is preferred.
Court Administration seeks a court reporter for the Court of Common Pleas. Our hire takes and transcribes verbatim testimony in a variety of court proceedings and performs related clerical duties. Essential functions also include preparing verbatim record of court proceedings, preparing court transcripts, and maintaining record of all transcripts, notes, and bills as required by court rules and regulations.
Qualified candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and have two years' relevant work experience in addition to demonstrated, documented proficiency needed to meet PA Supreme Court requirements for speed, accuracy, and audible clarity as well as meeting the qualifications as stated for a court reporter in the Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 4004, which are:
Voice writing proceeding recording at a 95% accuracy level as the following speeds:
- Literary at 180 words per minute
- Jury charge at 200 words per minute
- Two-voice question and answer at 225 words per minute
Candidates must be fluent in English, possess visual and hearing acuity, be comfortable insisting on recording clarity, and maintain confidentiality. Previous courtroom experience is preferred.
Follow this link to see Rule 4004: https://casetext.com/regulation/pennsylvania-code-rules-and-regulations/title-201-rules-of-judicial-administration/chapter-40-uniform-rules-governing-court-reporting-and-transcripts/rule-4004-qualifications-of-court-reporters-and-court-recorders#:~:text=(1)%20Court%20reporters%20shall%20be,or%20his%20or%20her%20designee.
Competitive benefits package for this union-eligible position starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(K), term life insurance, short-term disability, sick time, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $19.35/hour x 35-hour workweek. Approximately $20,000 to $25,000 a year in additional wages are possible from typing transcripts and court orders. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER