Court Reporter Job at State of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City

Positions in this job family are responsible for recording and transcribing court proceedings. This position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is remote work eligible. However, the applicant will be required to be in office an average minimum of 25%, but this is subject to change.

All court reporters must be available at any time during the workday as needed and required for hearings and/or meetings. Remote work is considered a privilege and is not a right of employment with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC.)

Typical Functions

• Responsible for administrative duties as assigned including, but not limited to exhibit and docket handling.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in the usage of OCC-specific technology including but not limited to Laserfiche (LF) and Electronic Case Filing (ECF.)
• Ability to perform key functions in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Capable of transcribing court proceedings verbatim held before the OCC including hearings before administrative law judges, referees of the OCC, and OCC Commissioners.
• Ability to transcribe recordings when requested and maintain files of transcripts and exhibits.
• Responsible for maintaining complete records of hearing dockets before all courts of the OCC.
• Ability to maintain detailed and organized files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of Statutory Requirements 2 O.S. 1981, Section 106.3(B): Incumbents must be certified/licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Official Shorthand Reporters; or if no certified or licensed reporters are available, an acting shorthand reporter temporarily certified by the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court may be employed for a period not to exceed a maximum of twelve (12) months.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar, terms and vocabulary employed in legal work, courtroom procedures, and proper procedures for obtaining verbatim recordings of courtroom testimony. Applicants are required to learn and proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Benefits

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
• Longevity bonus
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable background check
• FLSA Non-exempt status

The OCC is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.