ProSidian Consulting is hiring: Court Reporter - Chesapeake, Virginia (CRS03) in

Court Reporter - Chesapeake, Virginia

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates applying for this position must have at least Two (02) Years of experience in court reporting and hold the certification as a National Court Reports Association (NCRA) Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or equivalent.
• Requires accurately reporting (taking down steno) legal proceedings at speeds of 225 words per minute and translating takedown from steno to English.
• Working knowledge of legal and medical terminology, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and theories and principles of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting profession and transcription activities, policies, and procedures. Ability to use court reporting and transcription equipment. Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.
• Compliance with professional standards of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). Maintaining exhibits and documentary evidence. Communicating effectively with counsel, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• The Virginia | Court Reporter shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years.
• Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.
• All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves to the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed competently and professionally and that they meet milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.
• Candidates must be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
• Candidates must be competent, efficient, and have the experience, necessary training, and education in Court Reporting with adequate and appropriate equipment to produce accurate, timely, appropriately bound, and indexed transcribed testimony from witnesses.
• Candidates must be proficient in English in order to read portions of the transcript during the proceedings at the request of the board or other presiding body and, if asked, clarify inaudible statements.
• Candidates who have experience with the Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) process, Equal Opportunity Hearing, Human Resources Management Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), or arbitration hearings are preferred.
• Candidates must be competent to administer oaths. Depositions shall be transcribed by a duly authorized notary.
• The candidate must have the flexibility to accommodate any turn-around requested by the client. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Concentration: Court Reporters must be able to concentrate for long periods. They must remain focused on the dialogue they are recording, even in the presence of auditory distractions. Detail Oriented: Court Reporters must be able to produce error-free work because they create transcripts that serve as legal records. Listening Skills: Court Reporters must give their full attention to speakers and capture every word that is said. Writing skills. Court Reporter s need a good command of grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. Physical Requirements: Successful candidate must be able to (with or without accommodation): (1) bend, (2) pull, push, and lift to 20 pounds, (3) reach, (4) walk, (5) stand and sit for extended periods. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Candidates must be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidates applying for this position must have a high school diploma or equivalency and a minimum of Two (02) Years of experience in court reporting. High school diploma or GED required; completion of required apprentice and 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.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Professional certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) issued through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) administered through the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA)
• Certification by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of the State of Virginia
• NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification if your state does not offer a license
• Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR) license, where applicable
• Real-time certification through NCRA or other certifying body
• Notary license held
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" by the USG's designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements. Travel within 50 miles radius of Norfolk, Virginia. The majority of proceedings will be conducted at the Agency's offices located in Norfolk, Virginia, but testimony may also be recorded in other Agency-designated business offices, Agency-designated workspaces onboard USS/USNS ships, or located at EEO/MSPB or another court/tribunal spaces.

LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to and within 50 miles radius of Norfolk, Virginia. The majority of proceedings will be conducted at the Agency's offices located in Norfolk, Virginia, but testimony may also be recorded in other Agency-designated business offices, Agency-designated workspaces onboard USS/USNS ships, or located at EEO/MSPB or another court/tribunal spaces.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility exhibits grace in