Court Reporter jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Description

The Union County Administrative Office of PA Courts is seeking a Full-Time Court Reporter. This position is responsible for preparing verbatim records of all court proceedings, to transcribe Court order, and prepare transcripts. The work is performed under the direction of the Judge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transcribe all court proceedings verbatim
• Complete transcripts upon request in a timely manner in accordance with Pennsylvania State Rule 4000 and local rules regarding transcripts and business processes
• Complete timely Court orders after proceedings
• Provide real-time when asked
• Ability to read back notes when called upon
• Invoice Departments and/or attorneys appropriately for transcripts
• Monthly invoice for court orders
• Keep/maintain accurate records as far as orders, billing, and transcripts
• Upload weekly, if not daily, notes and rough draft transcripts to an external hard drive
• Set-up PolyCom and Zoom/Owl equipment when needed for video conferencing hearings
• Must maintain computer-aided stenotype machine and software in excellent working order and keep said equipment and software up-to-date during tenure of employment
• Swear in witnesses and interpreters as needed
• Let the Judge or Judge's Administrative Assistant know when all parties are ready for proceedings in the courtroom.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Court Reporting school with a certificate/degree where the applicant takes verbatim dictation at 180 wpm (literary); 200 wpm (jury charge); and 225 wpm (Q&A). **Preference given to candidates with RPR certification
• Excellent English, grammar, and punctuation skills
• Possess a working understanding of legal, medical, and technical terminology
• Possess excellent listening skills
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work independently to do so
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Judge, Court Administrator, Judge’s Administrative Assistant, all Court personnel, attorneys, litigants, and the public

In addition to wages are orders and transcripts fees; reimbursement for NCRA and PCRA membership dues and yearly PCRA conference registration and hotel fees.

RPR is not required to begin employment but must complete the online skills test within three (3) months and the written knowledge test within 12 months.

Annual salary will be based on experience and certification(s).

A full job description and application can be obtained by contacting the Human Resource Department located at 155 N 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Applications must be submitted no later than July 12, 2023, by 4:00 PM.

Union County is an EOE.

Company Description

Union County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,681. Its county seat is Lewisburg. The county was created on March 22, 1813, from part of Northumberland County. Its name is an allusion to the federal Union.

We encourage you to review our current job postings and apply for a career with us today. A full job description and application can be obtained at www.unioncountypa.org or
picked up at the HR Office located at 155 N 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Union County, Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

401(a) - Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Group Health and Major Medical with prescription drug coverage - County contribution 80%

• Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA

ConnectCare3 Clinical Services

• Patient Advocacy
• Nurse Navigation
• Chronic Disease Management & Prevention
• Nutrition Education
• Tobacco Cessation

Wellness Program

Paid Time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday)

Voluntary Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• 457 Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Training and Development

Educational Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement