Vigo County, Indiana is hiring: Vigo County Courts - Court Reporter (Level B) in

Overview

Vigo County Courts - Court Reporter

Yearly Salary: $50,871.70

Job Type: Full-time

Note: Please include a copy of your resume. If you cannot upload it, it can be emailed to hr@vigocounty.in.gov and it will be manually added to your application file.

Benefits

Vigo County offers full-time employees competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account Plans, 457 Plans, Life Insurance, and others.

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Vigo County Judge, the Division Five Court Reporter is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities as required by the Vigo County Superior Court Division Five, for both civil and criminal proceedings.

Examples of Duties

• Records and transcribes verbatim records of court proceedings; types transcripts of hearings and trials.
• Ensures recording equipment, software and sound equipment are in proper working order.
• Prepares court orders; types jury instructions.
• Reviews incoming Judgment Orders.
• Marks and maintains all exhibits introduced in court proceedings.
• Schedules court hearings and prepares files for court hearings.
• Makes and updates entries in case management system.
• Handles Special Judge cases.
• Preserves recordings, evidence and transcripts.
• Answers telephone, provides information and assistance, and takes and distributes messages.
• Works closely with the general public and various other departments in the County.
• Performs other related essential duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three to five years prior experience in a legal or courtroom setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

No special licensure or certification is required.

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate court recording equipment and transcriber; ability to operate a variety of automated office machines including computer, calculator, copier, telephone systems, fax machines, etc.; ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving routine carrying of files and exhibits, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Mental Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages and measure data.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to maintain confidentiality of restricted information with a proven history of integrity. Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including exhibits, court orders, motions, electronic and taped recordings and other reports and records. Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including JTS Handbook, Court Reporter Handbook, policies and procedures, computer manuals/handbooks, etc. Ability to prepare transcripts, orders, forms, jury instructions, other court documents, memorandum, correspondence, and other job related documents using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, dictation and style. Ability to utilize departmental software including JTS, WordPerfect, Word and others. Ability to accurately record and deliver information and meet deadlines. Ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Ability to make independent judgments in absence of management, use common sense and utilize the principles of rational systems in the performance of tasks. Ability to learn and understand legal terminology, language, principles and techniques; ability to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Ability to work under moderately stressful conditions, to respond immediately to crisis situations, and to balance priorities within and between offices. Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions correctly; ability to behave in a friendly, understanding, helpful and professional manner with coworkers, supervisors and the general public. Ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with attorneys, Judges, court personnel, clerks, other county personnel, and the general public; ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence using correct English.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work effectively in an office and courtroom environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Vigo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.