Court Recorder - Court Administration

Job Description Department:

Court Administration Sub-Department:

N/A Pay Grade:

106

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Employment Status:

Full Time Reports to:

Judge, Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator Supervises:

N/A Pay Rate:

•Court Recorder $21.41•Lead Court Recorder $24.06 (depending on relevant years of work experience in a similarly situated position)•

Summary:

Using an electronic recording system, records all spoken words during court proceedings including but not limited to testimony, opening, and closing remarks of counsel, remarks of a judge, and sidebar conferences. To prepare court orders and other related proceedings with a high degree of accuracy.

Essential Job Functions:

Coordinates schedules to ensure all court proceedings are covered including senior judges, grand jury, masters' hearings, and visiting judges. Files original court orders and transcripts in the Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations or Prothonotary's office for recording and permanent retention. Follows protocol as directed, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. Generates orders as directed from proceedings. Maintains a log of all speakers and events noting all occurrences such as unusual terms, names, objections, and cross examinations. Determines correct spelling of names, terminology, and other specifics of testimony. Maintains evidence, exhibits, orders, documents, and correspondence from all court proceedings. Maintains recording/stenographic equipment; conducts checks of system daily to ensure proper functioning. Management of transcripts, opinions, and court orders from the time of the court proceeding through transmission of completed transcript, opinion, or court order to requesting parties. Operates computer and other office equipment. Performs duties of other court personnel as requested. Performs other job-related duties as required. Processes transcript requests and makes copies of log notes and recordings as directed; transcribes recordings only as directed. Records testimony at all types of court proceedings including trials, hearings, and conferences using electronic recording system; interrupts when necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of record; play or read back portions of proceedings if requested. Acts as main point of contact for A/V technical issues in the courtrooms. Attends meetings or training sessions as required. Minimum Requirements to Perform the

Work:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) certification preferred but not required.

Work Experience:

Three to five years' clerical experience in an administrative, professional, governmental, or judicial setting to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Experience in court transcription or legal transcription preferred.

Computer Experience:

Proficiency with current and future Microsoft Office Applications and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems General knowledge of using web-browser based applications as well as customized, recording, or transcribing software. General knowledge of operating touch screen-controlled audio/video systems. Understands low-level troubleshooting techniques and concepts to resolve equipment problems. Demonstrates confidential data and e-mail security practices to protect the County's systems and network.

Company Description Mission Statement:

To provide impactful and essential county services in the most effective, courteous, and financially responsible manner possible. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits Medical Benefits:

Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance Health Savings Account Wellness program with wellness incentives

Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance United Concordia Dental Insurance Retirement Benefits:

County Retirement Pension 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax Fully vested after 5 years of credited service

Normal Retirement Options:

Age 55 with 20 years of credited service Age 60 with any amount of credited service Voluntary 457b

Deferred Compensation Plan Military Time Buy Back Options Paid Time Off:

Vacation 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt) 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt) Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service Personal 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date Sick 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date 12 Paid County Holidays No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

Educational Assistance 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - certain eligibility requirements must be met Employee Assistance Program Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance