Certified Court Reporter (FT) Position Available In Habersham, Georgia

Certified Court Reporter (FT)

Habersham County Board of Commissioners Habersham County, GA Position:

Certified Court Reporter (FT)

Department:

Superior Court Starting Salary:

$25.48/hour ($52,998/year)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Posting Date:

June 20, 2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Position Information:

This position is located in Superior Court. This position requires a Certified Court Reporter license issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia.

Essential Functions:

Attends court and/or other legal proceeding and takes verbatim recordings: utilizes stenography and voice to text equipment; sets up, connects and verifies proper operation of equipment prior to proceedings; reiterates testimony and court records from notes upon request; and ensures confidentiality of all evidence and testimony. Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts: proofreads, edits, prints, and binds transcript; prepares trial index; attaches photocopies of all trial exhibits; certifies accuracy and completeness of documents; prepares certified documents for filing with Clerk of Court; produces and distributes copies of documents as appropriate; and maintains confidentiality of official records. Receives, inventories, records, and stores trial exhibits entered as evidence in court: enters case exhibit information into court database; files case exhibits with proper agency when necessary; maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials; and files/stores case exhibits in specified storage areas in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Prepares, collates, and binds printed transcripts of court proceedings: prepares digital media copies of transcripts as requested; backs-up and archives electronic files and exhibits for storage in compliance with applicable laws; and responds to requests for transcripts within designated timeframes. Prepares invoices for transcription services of court proceedings, court orders, and other legal hearings: bills attorneys, other individuals, and agencies according to fee schedules; maintains copies of billing, invoices, and payments. Maintains court reporting equipment and supplies used in daily work assignments: ensures proper working order of equipment; makes minor repairs; and sends equipment to outside vendors for major repairs as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; and completion of required apprentice and/or internship training in court reporting and sufficient course work to obtain certification as a professional court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in courtroom operations and procedures; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Compensation:

SALARY and

BENEFITS

are paid through Habersham County, as the circuit’s fiscal agent. Successful applicants will receive a monthly $520 travel stipend from the State of Georgia. Criminal transcripts paid by the county in which the case was originated at the current state-approved rates. Civil takedown and transcripts are paid by the parties directly to the court reporter at the current state-approved rates.