Stenographer takes dictation in shorthand of correspondence, reports, and other related material. May operate a typewriter to transcribe dictated material. Being a Stenographer may require an associate's degree. Requires 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Additionally, Stenographer is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Little or no degree of creativity and latitude required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
COURT STENOGRAPHER 3
Clerk of Judicial Records, Criminal Division
County of Lehigh
Status: Full-Time | Wage: $24.42
GENERAL DEFINITION:
This is specialized clerical work, performing substantive court processing work. A position in this class takes verbatim notes of judges court orders and other court proceedings for immediate transcription and processing and independently carries out assigned processes and functions that are integral parts of the organizations mission. Work includes duties that require some subject matter knowledge beyond those of terminology, format or information sources. Work may include the oversight of other clerical positions and/or the performance of higher or lower-level duties on an incidental basis, but the primary emphasis is on the personal performance of verbatim notes and substantive processing work. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the incumbents individual responsibility for independently accomplishing and accounting for assigned processes and actions and deputized to perform limited legal acts. A position in this class reports directly to a higher-level administrative position.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Attends criminal court hearings, sentencings, de novo trials, trials without jury, jury trials and arraignments; administers oaths to jurors, witnesses, interpreters and tipstaves; monitors progress of trial from beginning to end; takes notes of judges' orders in open court; transcribes, in longhand, onto legal forms necessary for specific actions such as sentencings, A.R.D. orders, bail orders, etc.; types verdict form for approval by court and submission to jury; reads verdict in open court and polls jurors when requested; answers questions regarding bail; notifies affected parties of any bail modification orders; follows up on post-trial motions by notifying court of such filings; transcribes other court orders and motions and develops minutes of proceedings; types minutes, orders, summaries, etc. into permanent case docket book; enters through judicial computer system.
Initiates, administers and controls assigned functions, programs or systems, including independently making decisions and/or taking definitive action on assignments, such as processing and accepting bail surety, reviewing and processing appeals to higher courts, calculating and assessing court costs, preparing and certifying writs, judgments and similar documents, and conducting and summarizing legal research; works with County and/or Court management personnel, affected individuals both within and outside of the County government, and others such as attorneys, social service personnel, and/or parties to court cases; provides information governing assigned program and explains need for different or additional information, action or assistance; describes affect of alternative choices on individuals part; puts such choices into effect, including any related justifications, documentation or other processing; maintains confidentiality and/or control of these and related records, including statutory or other basis for that status; determines need for initiating, documenting or otherwise taking action with assigned program; writes regular and special reports of such activities, including analysis and recommendations for improvement in operational or program practices; provides functional program information, needs, analyses, etc., for use by computer personnel in developing and/or implementing automated data- processing systems.
Maintains records of activities; determines when action, such as purchase of office supplies, is required and initiates same; assembles information from such records for own or others use in budget and other administrative planning efforts; establishes and maintains files on various bases; signs, date-stamps or otherwise identifies and/or controls records; may instruct and/or review the work of other clerical positions.
Answers telephone and/or receives visitors to office; answers questions about services and/or provides assistance; composes answers to correspondence about assigned functions or programs; may open, sort, and distribute mail; may receive and issue receipts for payments, posting that and other information to records; operates office equipment such as computer terminals, copiers, microfiche equipment, calculators and adding machines.
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Schedule:
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Bargaining Unit:
NO
Crime Check:
YES
Experience:
Education:
G.E.D. or High School Diploma
Interested applicants must submit a completed County application, resume and cover letter for consideration. Applicants can check the status of this posting via the County's Job Posting Status web page to learn if the position is open, pending, or has been closed. The appointing Authority will directly contact those applicants they are interested in potential candidates for this position.
Testing required.
Employee must provide own transportation.
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