Tri-C Captioning and Court Reporting Jobs: Cleveland, Ohio

$103,961 to $113,411 (Levels 3 to 5), plus authorized transcript fees.

Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Please review the Qualifications section for more information.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is recruiting for an Official Court Reporter who is realtime certified. Official Court Reporters are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan of this Court. This position is assigned to the Clerk’s Office and reports to the Clerk of Court or other designee of the Clerk’s Office. Official Court Reporters serve the Court en banc and are not assigned to a specific judge. Job duties include:

Performing verbatim reporting services for any proceeding as specified by statute, rule, or order of the court.
Reporting all proceedings using electronic machine shorthand equipment that produces an electronic storage media capable of translation and printing by computer-assisted transcription equipment and utilizing digital sound recording equipment to record all proceedings.
Providing realtime reporting upon request of a party who has agreed to pay the fees established by the Court and the Judicial Conference. Providing realtime feed for any judicial officer as directed, without charge.
Reading back all or any portions of the court record upon request of the presiding judge.
Providing transcripts of proceedings requested by a party who has agreed to pay the fees established by the Court and the Judicial Providing transcripts of any proceedings that a judge or the Court may direct without charge.
Filing with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared within the time frames and consistent with the fees established by the Court, the Judicial Conference, and the Court Reporter Management Plan.
Filing a transcript or providing an electronic sound recording to the Court, without charge, of all arraignments, pleas, and proceedings in connection with the imposition of sentence in criminal cases. Certification of the recording by the court reporter is required.
Providing transcription of digital audio records.
Certifying and filing with the Clerk of Court in PDF format all original notes and other original records of proceedings the reporter has recorded.
Complying with all administrative duties assigned by supervisor and the Court.
Traveling to other divisional offices as necessary.
Working as part of a team to serve all of the judges of the Court and being available to work irregular hours as dictated by the Court.
Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for the position, applicants must have at least one year of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination thereof; and must have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters (RPR) of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Candidates also must be certified as having passed the National Court Reporters Association Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) examination or passed an equivalent qualifying examination. The Court will accept applications from individuals who are not realtime certified. Applicants must still meet the minimum qualifications listed in the previous paragraph in order to be considered for the position. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the realtime certification requirements by the date of appointment. Applicants holding a Certificate of Merit (RMR) from the NCRA are preferred.

Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience:

Level 3: $103,961 – Realtime certification (CRR)
Level 4: $108,686 – Realtime (CRR) and merit (RMR) certification
Level 5: $113,411 – Only applicable to current Federal Judiciary Court Reporters hired before 10/11/2009 with realtime (CRR) and merit (RMR) certification.

Official Court Reporters are entitled to authorized transcript fees that do not exceed the rates set by the Judicial Conference of the United States in addition to the salary amounts listed above. Transcript fees from transcripts sold to private parties are retained by the Official Court Reporter. Transcripts requested by the Court must be furnished free of charge.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter, mature, and highly organized; possess tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative; and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. The Official Court Reporter must work harmoniously with others in a team-based organization and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

BENEFITS:

Court employees are entitled to the same benefits as other federal employees such as:

Thirteen days of paid vacation for the first three calendar years, twenty days after three years, and twenty- six days after fifteen Thirteen days of paid sick leave and eleven paid federal holidays per calendar year.
Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program.
Supplemental benefits, including health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, commuter benefits, and long-term care insurance.
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System with investment opportunities through the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k).

Current Judiciary employees transferring without a break in service will maintain their current benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit one document in PDF format via e-mail to Human_Resources@tned.uscourts.gov that includes the following:

A cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job;
A resume, including a list of professional references; and
A completed AO 78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment; and
Copies of all applicable court reporter certifications (RPR, CRR, RMR, and FCRR).

Incomplete submissions and submissions that are not received in one PDF document may not be considered. DISCLOSURES:

Official Court Reporters must provide all equipment, software, licensing, and supplies necessary to take orders for and produce realtime computer-aided transcription and printed copies of transcripts, including telephone and Internet service, computer equipment, and Official Court Reporters must provide all necessary personal equipment and software for the production and broadcasting of realtime transcripts.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or meet the requirements for employment in the Judiciary.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Applicants interviewed will take a computer skills test and a live transcription test. The Court is not authorized to reimburse candidates for travel in connection with an interview or pay for any relocation expenses.
Employment references may be checked prior to a job
The successful candidate will undergo a mandatory FBI fingerprint check/background investigation and will be considered a provisional employee pending successful completion of the investigation.
U.S. District Court employees serve under “Excepted Appointments” and are considered “at will.” Employment can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Federal Civil Service classifications and regulations do not apply.
U.S. District Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.
Salary payments are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit).
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without written notice to If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Court may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the

Salary Range $70,012.80/$33.66

Position Summary:

Under supervision, records, transcribes and maintains verbatim testimony of court proceedings. Performs other related duties as required and may be cross-trained to assist with other departmental duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsiblities are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and assigned.

Utilizes stenotype machine to take verbatim testimony and record proceedings of court trials and hearings.
Prepares transcripts of proceedings by transcribing into typewritten form and proofreads, corrects, certifies, and timely files transcripts as ordered.
Types letters, verdict forms, motions, and other documents.
Indexes case records utilizing SCORS.
Backs up electronic stenographic notes onto court server.
Retains/disposes exhibits admitted during trials in accordance with local rules and policies and procedures.
Maintains NCRA certification.

Qualification Standards:

Any combination of training, work experience, or equivalent, that indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below. An example of an acceptable qualification for this position is:

Required Qualifications:

Certificate from an NCRA accredited court reporting school. RPR certificate from NCRA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of legal, medical, and technical terminology. Solid knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and terminology.

Use of stenotype machine, operation of a variety of standard and complex office equipment, typing personal computer operation, including but not limited to Windows based programs/Microsoft Office products/Internet applications, use of SCORS (developed after employment).

This position requires concentration, alertness, and attention to detail to ensure accuracy.

Physical Ability:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls and to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit.

The employee is occasionally requested to stand and/or walk and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

This is a full time position and regular hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; however, this position may require some evening and weekend work.

To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to hr@cpcourt.summitoh.net in Word or PDF format.

Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based out of the Washington, DC area with work across the country. Our clients include local, state and federal courts, the House of Representatives, Department of Defense and clients in the private sector. We are looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis to visit client sites in their local area. You will use specialized equipment to create an accurate record of proceedings in numerous places including legal courts, non-profit board rooms, and depositions. We are very flexible, and looking for candidates that can work anywhere from a few jobs a month to 2-3 per week.

Location: IN-PERSON - client sites in your local area

Takes down the proceeding using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture
Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings
Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings
Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately
Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup
Ensure all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding
Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications
Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions
Interact with high-level clients (Federal Govt, State Govt, Private Industry)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED
NO training is provided

What we look for:

1+ years working as a Court Reporter
Strong attention to detail
Reliably punctual and deadline-oriented
Can-do attitude and excellent work-ethic
Ability to work independently
Organizational and time-management aptitude
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
Excellent English language skills
Proficient with technology
Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings
NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred.

Benefits:

This is a contract position and compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status or other protected classes.

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