Contingent Professional - Court Reporter
Howard County Government, Ellicott City, MD, United States
Salary
$20 to $23 per hour, depending upon education and experience level. Part time - not to exceed 24 hours per week. No benefits. Position overview
This position is responsible for recording verbatim court proceedings. The incumbent will report to the Supervisory Court Reporter. Responsibilities
Record and monitor court proceedings using a digital audio recording system, including taking notes, maintaining the recording system in the courtroom in good working condition, and preparing the courtroom for trials and hearings. Prepare hearing sheets in Magistrates cases. Prepare transcripts. Process transcript requests, package transcript requests for outside typists, retrieve and play recordings for parties and attorneys. Estimate transcript costs. Process expungements. Prepare copies of audio recordings for the public. Perform administrative and secretarial duties, upon request. Assist the public, attorneys, and related state agencies by providing information about the provision of transcripts and audio recordings, both in person and by telephone. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Fast and accurate typing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail. Working knowledge of Windows-based applications with emphasis on Word, WordPerfect and Excel. Ability to be flexible regarding overtime work without advance notice, as jury deliberations may extend into the evening. Knowledge of legal terms, court procedures and understanding of State and County court structure. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with judges, attorneys, court personnel, the public, and others. Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, adaptability, and multi-tasking. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with proper grammar, syntax and spelling. Ability to perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed. Experience
Relevant experience includes paralegal, legal secretarial, law enforcement, court or Clerk’s Office experience. Education
Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with two years’ relevant experience. Two additional years of experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Application instructions
Please submit a resume and references (email preferred) stating the position title to: Deidre Barksdale at DBarksdale at howardcountymd.gov Circuit Court for Howard County 9250 Judicial Way Ellicott City, MD 21043 Equal opportunity and notices
The Circuit Court for Howard County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview may request such assistance in advance of an interview. The candidate selected for this position will be subject to a background check and must be a US citizen or eligible to work in the US. A criminal background check will be done prior to hiring of an individual.
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$20 to $23 per hour, depending upon education and experience level. Part time - not to exceed 24 hours per week. No benefits. Position overview
This position is responsible for recording verbatim court proceedings. The incumbent will report to the Supervisory Court Reporter. Responsibilities
Record and monitor court proceedings using a digital audio recording system, including taking notes, maintaining the recording system in the courtroom in good working condition, and preparing the courtroom for trials and hearings. Prepare hearing sheets in Magistrates cases. Prepare transcripts. Process transcript requests, package transcript requests for outside typists, retrieve and play recordings for parties and attorneys. Estimate transcript costs. Process expungements. Prepare copies of audio recordings for the public. Perform administrative and secretarial duties, upon request. Assist the public, attorneys, and related state agencies by providing information about the provision of transcripts and audio recordings, both in person and by telephone. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Fast and accurate typing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail. Working knowledge of Windows-based applications with emphasis on Word, WordPerfect and Excel. Ability to be flexible regarding overtime work without advance notice, as jury deliberations may extend into the evening. Knowledge of legal terms, court procedures and understanding of State and County court structure. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with judges, attorneys, court personnel, the public, and others. Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, adaptability, and multi-tasking. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with proper grammar, syntax and spelling. Ability to perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed. Experience
Relevant experience includes paralegal, legal secretarial, law enforcement, court or Clerk’s Office experience. Education
Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with two years’ relevant experience. Two additional years of experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Application instructions
Please submit a resume and references (email preferred) stating the position title to: Deidre Barksdale at DBarksdale at howardcountymd.gov Circuit Court for Howard County 9250 Judicial Way Ellicott City, MD 21043 Equal opportunity and notices
The Circuit Court for Howard County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview may request such assistance in advance of an interview. The candidate selected for this position will be subject to a background check and must be a US citizen or eligible to work in the US. A criminal background check will be done prior to hiring of an individual.
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