Colorado Judicial Branch
Mission Statement
The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
Statement of Duties
Provides professional real‑time reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Employees in this classification have obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) and have a completion of at least 96% accuracy on one of the following examinations: Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), Certified Broadcast Captioner (CBC), Certified CART Provider (CCP) through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); or the Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR).
Essential Functions
Provides real‑time verbatim court reporting services through stenographic shorthand for jury trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and any applicable requested court proceedings.
Manages and maintains records and prioritizes transcript production. Prepares required reports and documentation pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 05‑03 and local policies and procedures.
Ensures backup of all stenographic notes, rough drafts, and completed transcripts including reporter dictionaries, CAT software files, and stenographic machine files.
Assists team members, works on various hearings and/or trials as a team, shares files and work product, and attends weekly meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by the majority of employees is semi‑complex.
Human Collaboration
May require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Knowledge & Skills – Advanced
Work requires advanced skills and extensive knowledge. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree or 2 years of college, OR additional work experience in related fields substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required formal education. 1 to 3 years of court reporting experience.
Licenses and Certifications
RPR certification through the NCRA plus meet national standard for real‑time (96% accuracy on one of the applicable exams).
Physical Effort Requirements
Medium work – Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment
Good – Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Work Location
Office or similar indoor environment.
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.
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The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
Statement of Duties
Provides professional real‑time reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Employees in this classification have obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) and have a completion of at least 96% accuracy on one of the following examinations: Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), Certified Broadcast Captioner (CBC), Certified CART Provider (CCP) through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); or the Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR).
Essential Functions
Provides real‑time verbatim court reporting services through stenographic shorthand for jury trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and any applicable requested court proceedings.
Manages and maintains records and prioritizes transcript production. Prepares required reports and documentation pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 05‑03 and local policies and procedures.
Ensures backup of all stenographic notes, rough drafts, and completed transcripts including reporter dictionaries, CAT software files, and stenographic machine files.
Assists team members, works on various hearings and/or trials as a team, shares files and work product, and attends weekly meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by the majority of employees is semi‑complex.
Human Collaboration
May require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Knowledge & Skills – Advanced
Work requires advanced skills and extensive knowledge. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree or 2 years of college, OR additional work experience in related fields substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required formal education. 1 to 3 years of court reporting experience.
Licenses and Certifications
RPR certification through the NCRA plus meet national standard for real‑time (96% accuracy on one of the applicable exams).
Physical Effort Requirements
Medium work – Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment
Good – Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Work Location
Office or similar indoor environment.
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.
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