Court Reporter

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (Hamilton County, Ohio) — Court Reporter, Cincinnati, OH. Full-time. Pay: $40.76 per hour. Posting Number: 48-7. Court of Common Pleas. Job Opportunity Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled. Position: Court Reporter, Department: Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - Court Reporter\'s Office. Location: Hamilton County Courthouse, 1000 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Work hours: Full-time; 70 hours bi-weekly (normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). FLSA status: Hourly/Non-Exempt. Salary: $40.76 per hour (this does not include income which may be derived from the preparation of transcripts). The Court also offers a salary incentive of an additional 3% in pay for each of the following professional certifications achieved and maintained: Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Registered Merit Reporter (RMR), Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR), or Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR). All equipment (steno machine, laptop computer, docking station), software, software support, and printing and binding supplies are provided. Continuing Education and NCRA membership dues paid up to $500 per year. Job duties summary: This is responsible work in recording verbatim stenographic notes of trial court proceedings, hearings, and conferences by stenotype machine and providing transcripts of these notes as required. The Reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. Essential functions include attending court and other proceedings and using a stenographic machine to make a verbatim record; visually identifying speakers; marking exhibits and retaining custody of exhibits admitted into evidence; reading aloud previous testimony upon request; preparing requested transcripts in a timely manner and with absolute accuracy; reviewing and certifying the accuracy of completed transcripts; researching specialized terms and spelling of names; adhering to Office policies regarding preparation and billing of transcripts; billing parties appropriately according to the Local Rules of the Court; storing recorded stenographic notes electronically; communicating with those seeking to order a transcript; and ensuring all equipment utilized is in good operating condition. REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma and a certificate from an accredited court reporter school. Must hold a certificate of proficiency from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or pass a test demonstrating the ability to record verbatim testimony at a minimum of 225 words per minute; at 200 words per minute jury charge; and at 180 words per minute literary testimony. Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from NCRA preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities include considerable knowledge of English grammar and spelling, legal and medical terminology, and court rules and regulations; ability to record verbatim testimony at the stated speeds on a stenotype machine; skill in typing at 80-100 words per minute.