Court Reporter - Real Time

Delaware State

  • Delaware
  • $66,807 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Summary StatementThis employee is responsible for the verbatim stenographic reporting and transcription of trials, oral arguments, hearings, and conferences within the Superior Court under the general supervision of the Chief Court Reporter; will have contact with court personnel, parties, witnesses, the public, and attorneys from law firms, private industry, and government agencies for the purpose of confirming quoted material, obtaining spellings of technical terms and proper names, and anything else necessary to assure absolute accuracy and completeness of the verbatim record; and must be able to work as part of a team in an extremely busy office with a large volume of daily and expedited transcript requests.Essential FunctionsEssential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Stenographic reporting of all hearings before the judicial officers, and prompt production of transcripts as requested by the Court, attorneys, and litigants.
  • Ability to work in a team environment to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court reporter's office.
Job RequirementsApplicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
  • Possession of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and maintenance of that certification throughout the duration of employment. If not certified, must obtain Registered Professional Reporter within 12 months of hire.
  • Ability to provide real-time feed within 12 months of hire. Real-time proficiency will be based on achieving the standard established by the Chief Court Reporter.
  • Possession of up-to-date CAT software at the time of hire, capable of streaming real-time over the Internet using Bridge Mobile, CaseView Net, or approved software.
  • Certificate and/or Degree from a court reporting school or university or college having a court reporting curriculum, including or supplemented by the courses in standard stenographic methods of taking testimony and dictation and specialized training in reporting and transcribing judicial proceedings involving experts and foreign accents in highly technical professions, businesses, and industries.
  • Experience as a stenographic reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences, and meetings in a court system.
  • Ability to communicate courteously, effectively, and promptly, both verbally and in writing.
Additional Posting Information
  • Statewide travel is required. The incumbent's main office is located at one of the 3 state courthouses located in Wilmington (New Castle County), Dover (Kent County), or Georgetown (Sussex County).
  • This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work-related purposes.
Conditions of HireA satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of employment.Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire and through the duration of employment.BenefitsFull time employees with their primary location being in Wilmington (New Castle County) are eligible for free parking.To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website atSelection ProcessThe application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at .AccommodationsAccommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting . You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email for additional applicant services support.The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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