Court Reporter jobs in Durham, NC

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA – SUPERIOR COURT

OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER POSITIONS

Resident Positions:

Wake County

Buncombe County

Mecklenburg County

Pitt County

Onslow County

Halifax County

Franklin/Vance/Warren/Granville/Person

Washington/Beauford/Tyrell/Martin/Hyde Counties

Robeson County

Salaries are determined within the range of $52,867.00 - $ 82,000 annually, based upon years of experience and certifications.

Transcripts are paid in addition to base salary. Benefits can be found at nccourts.org/careers

An Official Court Reporter in the North Carolina Judicial Branch records proceedings in court trials, hearings, and conferences using either stenotype or voice writing reporting methods; accurately transcribes the record of court proceedings and delivers certified transcripts in a timely fashion pursuant to applicable rules; reads aloud, as circumstances require, statements made by participants during court proceedings; ensures that evidence has been properly introduced and marked as an exhibit; takes dictation of orders and findings of fact and types them for a judge's signature; maintains files, notes, tapes, and records to facilitate later reference and use; responds to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners; completes activity reports and travel reimbursement forms, and submits them to the Administrative Office of the Courts in a timely fashion. Though supervised on a daily basis by the presiding judge, the Resident Reporter position reports to the Court Reporting Manager and is subject to assignments in various judicial districts as court coverage dictates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; legal and various specialized terminology; and transcript format and style.
Skilled in transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using court reporting hardware.
Ability to take dictation rapidly and accurately for extended periods of time at a speed sufficient to have attained the required certification; accurately transcribe notes; type a volume of material over a sustained period of time within deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from high school and current certification from the National Court Reporters Association as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR ) .Candidates with advanced level certification such as Registered Merit Reporter (RMR), Certificate of Merit (CM), Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), or Realtime Verbatim Reporter (RVR) also desired. Completion of a court reporting program either approved by the National Court Reporters Association, endorsed by the National Verbatim Reporters Association, or sponsored by an institute of higher learning preferred but not required.

Attach cover letter and résumé.
Applicants MUST possess a minimum RPR or CVR certification to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,867.00 - $82,020.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• NCRA or NVRA (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,867.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• NCRA or NVRA certification required

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenville, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person