Court Reporter

The Court Reporter is responsible for making a word-for-word transcript of legal proceedings.

• The verbatim documentation in criminal, civil, and other Court proceedings requires a professional who is highly skilled and trained in court reporting.
• This position is a State employee, working under the direct supervision of a Circuit Judge.

• Record and preserve all courtroom proceedings through acceptable verbatim recording method, such as machine shorthand, or steno mask.
• Transcribe records of proceedings, and provide accurate transcripts to person, or persons requesting the same, within a reasonable amount of time, contingent upon payments of fees.
• Perform a variety of legal office support work including preparing letters, correspondence, forms, and other documents.
• Edit/proofread/correct written materials, and maintain copies of documents, and maintain, monitor, and update files.
• Generate reports, operate office equipment, and perform courtroom duties, such as marking exhibits.

• Serve as official Court Reporter at the pleasure of the Judge per statute.
• Make record of proceedings for which record is needed.
• Prepare and certify official transcripts of on-the-record proceedings.
• Provide transcripts of proceedings for use of the Judge as requested.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Judge.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained.)

EDUCATION: High School diploma, or equivalent, and certification as a Court Reporter in the State of Missouri, or National Certification.

• Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts.
• Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.

• Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications related to court reporting work.
• Knowledge of filing and electronic record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of legal processes and terminology.
• Knowledge of English grammar/punctuation/spelling, and skill in reading/preparing legal documents.
• Advanced skill in communicating effectively using the English language, both orally, and in writing.
• Skill in application of state and federal guidelines, rules, and statutes to perform essential functions of position.
• Advanced skill in discretion and maintaining confidential information.
• Advanced skill in handling stress successfully.
• Ability to work well with other employees, court professionals, and the public.
• Ability to learn and apply policies, procedures, documents, and terminology affecting assigned functions.
• Advanced ability to work independently, follow instructions, and multi-task.