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05/06/2016

Full-time official court reporter position

Summit County Court of Common Pleas

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

 

SUMMIT COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GENERAL DIVISION

  

A N   E Q U A L   O P P O R T U N I T Y   E M P L O Y E R

 

POSTING DATE:                                 
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016 THROUGH
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016
 
POSITION:                                          
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER 
 
SALARY:                                             
$42,069 per annum 
 
DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT:           
Full-time permanent employment following 180-day period of probationary employment 
 
LOCALE OF EMPLOYMENT:              
Summit County Courthouse 
 
POSITION SUMMARY:                        
Under supervision, records, transcribes, and maintains verbatim testimony of court proceedings.  Performs other related duties as required and may be cross-trained to assist with other departmental duties.
 
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  1. Utilizes stenotype machine to take verbatim testimony and record proceedings of court trials and hearings.
  2. Prepares transcripts of proceedings by transcribing into typewritten form and proofreads, corrects, certifies, and timely files transcripts as ordered.
  3. Types letters, verdict forms, motions, and other documents.
  4. Indexes case records utilizing SCORS.
  5. Backs up electronic stenographic notes onto court server.
  6. Retains/disposes exhibits admitted during trials in accordance with local rules and policies and procedures.
  7. Maintains NCRA certification. 
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:         
Any combination of training, work experience, or equivalent, that indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed below.  
 
EDUCATION:                                    
Certificate from an NCRA-accredited court reporting school. RPR certificate from NCRA. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a court reporter preferred.  Considerable knowledge of legal, medical, and technical terminology.  Solid knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and terminology.
 
SKILLS:                                          
Use of stenotype machine, operation of a variety of standard and complex office equipment, typing, personal computer operation, including but not limited to Windows based programs/Microsoft Office products/Internet applications, use of SCORS (developed after employment).
 
PHYSICAL ABILITY:                       
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls and to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally requested to stand and/or walk and reach with hands.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
 
MENTAL ABILITY:                           
This position requires concentration, alertness, and attention to detail to ensure accuracy. 
 
APPLICATION:                                
Letter of Interest and Resume must be sent via email in word/pdf format to:  hr@cpcourt.summitoh.net
                                                                    

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016

Questions may be directed to Chief Court Reporter Terri Sims at tsims@cpcourt.summit.oh.net or (330) 643-2382.

 

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