Job Description
BUCKS COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JOB TITLE: Court Reporter
JOB CODE: 0521
DEPARTMENT: Court Reporters
UNION: 05
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
GRADE: 521
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs technical stenographic duties in taking and transcribing verbatim notes of legal proceedings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Record verbatim testimony in courtroom proceedings using a stenotype machine and computer-aided transcription software. Accurately transcribe verbatim testimony of civil, criminal, orphans' court and other miscellaneous proceedings and prepare a complete and accurate transcript of such proceedings as requested.
- Must possess active RPR certification or equivalent, real-time-writing capability. The reporter is required to be on the most-current version of editing software to enable setting up a real-time session in the courtroom and providing the same to the Court.
- Certify the accuracy of transcriptions.
- Be capable, when called upon, to read from stenographic notes.
- File and answer correspondence in a timely fashion using Microsoft Word.
- Produce accurate and timely reports to Chief Court Reporter.
- Maintain accurate financial records, files, and schedules for all court proceedings and be able to produce them when called upon to do so. Must have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited court reporting school with certificate/degree that applicant takes verbatim dictation at 180 wpm (literary); 200 wpm (jury charge); and 225 wpm (Q & A). These are the minimum standards for the RPR exam. **Preference given to candidates with RPR and CRR certifications. In-house testing is required of all candidates.
- Excellent English grammar and punctuation skills and extensive knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
- Minimum of two years court-reporting experience including real-time.
- Reporter to own computer-aided stenotype machine, laptop computer and CAT software. Must maintain all equipment in excellent working order and keep said equipment and software up to date during tenure of employment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others encountered during the course of work.
Position:
Court Reporter
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)
Balancing
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Stooping
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Pushing
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Climbing
Crouching
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Pulling
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Crawling
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Kneeling
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Handling
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Standing
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Sitting
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Talking
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Turning
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Reaching
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Hearing
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Seeing
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Color Vision
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Depth Perception
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Mobility
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Lifting: (Check one)
Carrying: (Check one)
Sedentary
(0-10 lbs)
Sedentary
(<10 lbs)
Light
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Light
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Medium
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Medium
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Heavy
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Heavy
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Very Heavy
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Very Heavy
(over 50 lbs)
Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)
Form perception
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Problem solving
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Motor coordination
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Working speed (ex. wpm)
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Finger dexterity
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Manual dexterity
X
Computer/VDT ability
X
General learning ability
X
Clerical perception
X
Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)
Extreme cold
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Humid conditions
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to blood and body fluids
Noise and vibration
Exposure to chemicals
Poor ventilation
Inclement weather conditions;
Inside/outside weather conditions
I certify I am able to perform each and every essential function of the job for which I have applied, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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