Job Description
Overall Job Objective
Description
Note: This is a continuous posting for qualified candidates.
You must be certified as a Court Reporter: Certified Reporters Program (azcourts.gov).
JOB FUNCTIONS: Minimum Requirements
Special Requirements:
Must be certified by the Arizona Supreme Court pursuant to ARS 32-4021 at time of application.
Ability in:
Maintain confidentiality in court related matters
Utilize computerized stenographic equipment
Work extended hours under stressful conditions
Prepare and maintain well organized manual and electronic files
Remain impartial and detached during emotionally charged proceedings
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Follow written and verbal instructions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements:
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. May be exposed to potential physical harm and/or infectious diseases. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies and/or other materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Position is primarily located in an indoor office environment. May be required to perform reporter duties in other than indoor environments, as necessary. Will be required to drive throughout the County. May be subject to irregular work hours/schedules to include completion of work on holidays and weekends.
Description
To learn more about employment opportunities with the Superior Court in Pinal County, please visit our website.
Note: This is a continuous posting for qualified candidates.
You must be certified as a Court Reporter: Certified Reporters Program (azcourts.gov).
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY: Performs complex work of considerable difficulty in the verbatim stenographic recording and transcribing of court and legal proceedings to document and produce verbatim records of verbal and nonverbal activities.
Example of Duties
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Records all court proceedings verbatim by use of specialized equipment
- Catalogs and files stenographic notes and transcripts
- Prepares and certifies transcripts
- Reads back testimony from stenographic notes as requested
- Replies to correspondence relating to transcripts of proceedings
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements:
A High School diploma, or equivalent G.E.D. certificate and two (2) years of professional experience as a court reporter. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
A High School diploma, or equivalent G.E.D. certificate and two (2) years of professional experience as a court reporter. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements:
Must be certified by the Arizona Supreme Court pursuant to ARS 32-4021 at time of application.
Court Reporter certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid Arizona Driver's License at time of hire.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Applicable Statutes and Rules of Procedure pertaining to Court Reporters
Pinal County and specific court-related policies and procedures
Principles of file and records management
Court processes, procedures and legal terminology
Courtroom proceedings
Terms and practices in the field of court reporting
Specialized and technical vocabulary, i.e., legal, medical, scientific, engineering, physics and others
English grammar, punctuation and usage
Applicable Statutes and Rules of Procedure pertaining to Court Reporters
Pinal County and specific court-related policies and procedures
Principles of file and records management
Court processes, procedures and legal terminology
Courtroom proceedings
Terms and practices in the field of court reporting
Specialized and technical vocabulary, i.e., legal, medical, scientific, engineering, physics and others
English grammar, punctuation and usage
Ability in:
Maintain confidentiality in court related matters
Utilize computerized stenographic equipment
Work extended hours under stressful conditions
Prepare and maintain well organized manual and electronic files
Remain impartial and detached during emotionally charged proceedings
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Follow written and verbal instructions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements:
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. May be exposed to potential physical harm and/or infectious diseases. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies and/or other materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Position is primarily located in an indoor office environment. May be required to perform reporter duties in other than indoor environments, as necessary. Will be required to drive throughout the County. May be subject to irregular work hours/schedules to include completion of work on holidays and weekends.
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