Court Reporter I

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 Summary of Job Classification: Provides professional verbatim reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings, and conferences. Employees in this classification have not obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS This position is part of a progressive job series, and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. We will fill one position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• Produces an accurate rendering of the verbatim court record utilizing stenographic reporting and transcription of court proceedings.
• Reviews, formats, and proofreads transcripts and provides real time translation for judges.
• Maintains file(s) and records/logs of notes and uses notes to fulfill transcripts requests.
• Prepares cost estimates for transcript requests.
• Bills and invoices for transcript costs and maintains an accurate log of all transcript requests.
• Prepares required reports and documentation pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 05-03 and local policies and procedures.
• Communicates with court staff regarding court proceedings and communicates with attorneys and clients who are ordering transcripts of said proceedings.
• Maintains reporting equipment. Troubleshoots and/or obtains technical support to resolve equipment related issues as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT. Supervisor Responsibilities: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Human Collaboration: Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Interactions have limited impact. Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions: Receives Procedural Direction. Employee normally performs assignments after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion. Impact of actions are moderate.

Knowledge & Skills: Full Performance. Work requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes. Incumbent can complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others. Likely impact on organization is standard.

Fiscal Responsibility: Position has no fiscal responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Equivalency: Associate's degree or 2 years of college. OR Additional relevant work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education. Work Related Experience: Less than 1 year of related experience. Licenses and Certifications: None.

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/hazard. Work Location: Office or similar indoor environment. Exposures: Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.