Contingent Professional - Court Reporter

SALARY:
$20 to $23 per hour, depending upon education and experience level. Part time - not to exceed 24 hours per week. No benefits.

This position is responsible for recording verbatim court proceedings. The incumbent will report to the Supervisory Court Reporter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Records and monitors court proceedings using digital audio recording system, including the taking of notes, keeping the recording system in the courtroom in good working condition and preparing the courtroom for trials and hearings.
• Prepares hearing sheets in Magistrates cases.
• Prepares transcripts.
• Processes transcript requests, packages transcript requests for outside typists, retrieves and plays recordings for parties and attorneys.
• Estimates transcript costs.
• Processes expungements.
• Prepares copies of audio recordings for the public.
• Performs administrative and secretarial duties, upon request; and
• Assist the public, attorneys, and related state agencies by providing information about the provision of transcripts and audio recordings, both in person, and by telephone.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fast and accurate typing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Windows based applications with an emphasis on Word, WordPerfect and Excel.
• Ability to be flexible regarding overtime work without advance notice, as jury deliberations may extend into the evening.
• Knowledge of legal terms, court procedures and understanding of State and County court structure.
• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of professionals (judges, attorneys, court personnel, the public, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to establish priorities, be adaptable, and multi-task oriented.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper grammar, syntax and spelling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.

Experience: Relevant experience includes paralegal, legal secretarial, law enforcement, Court or Clerk’s Office experience.

Education: Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with two years’ relevant experience. Two additional years of experience can be substituted for the educational requirement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.