Contract Court Reporter

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: T416XX
Full Time Salary Range: $3,920.00 - $7,373.00

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

*This position does not qualify for benefits*

This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties:
Provides professional verbatim reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences.

Distinguishing Factors:
Employees in this classification have not obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This position will be posted until filled. First review of applications is scheduled for November 7th.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reports proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences by shorthand, stenotype, or other methods where verbatim records are required by law.

Transcribes the proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court.

Identifies participants by name to facilitate reporting; reads aloud statements of participants as requested during proceedings.

Prepares and distributes transcripts and related reports and documents. Reviews transcriptions for technical accuracy.

Maintains files and records of notes and exhibits.

Performs clerical duties related to the court.

Some positions may schedule hearings and proceedings and perform computer case processing related duties.

Attends meetings and training as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of reporting or associate degree in reporting and six months in verbatim shorthand reporting and transcribing. All employees hired into this classification must obtain their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within two years of date of hire.

Physical Demands:
The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, or kneel; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. Regularly requires transcription duties outside working hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.