Three years of experience as a court reporter, OR any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Arizona Court Reporting Certification.
This position is non-exempt from overtime,
Considerable knowledge of:
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Civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic relations, grand jury, and mental health dispositions and probate proceedings
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Court operations and docketing procedures
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Statutes and Rules of Procedure pertaining to Court Reporters
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Rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining to the distribution and filing of transcripts
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Principles and techniques of computerized stenotype, archiving and retrieval of steno notes, and transcript production and delivery of both paper and electronic transcripts
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State and federal rules of procedure
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Research techniques – online, library and telephonic
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Operation of court reporting software and hardware, litigation support software, advances in technology
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Current court issues regarding making the record
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Ethical standards and court rules applicable to court reporting
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Specialized and technical vocabulary, i.e. legal, medical, scientific, engineering, physics, and others
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English grammar, punctuation and usage
Working knowledge of:
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Content, location, and use of reference materials, library indices, and legal citation systems
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Rules, laws, policies, and practices pertaining to professional conduct and ethics
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Activities of state and national court reporting associations
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Procedures of other departments within the court system
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Security practices within the court system
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Equipment, computers, and software associated with the production and management of stenographic notes, transcripts, and official records
Ability to:
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Utilize computerized stenographic equipment to produce accurate records of court proceedings within established timeframes
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Work extended hours under stressful conditions
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Prepare and maintain well-organized manual and electronic files
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Prepare reports and present facts clearly, orally and in writing
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Remain impartial and detached during emotionally charged proceedings
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Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, court personnel, participants in litigation, other agencies and the public
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Follow written and verbal instructions
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Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
