Closed-Microphone Court Reporter

Quick Facts

• Senior closed-microphone reporter responsible for the most difficult cases
• Produces and certifies high-speed verbatim transcripts using closed microphone and voice recognition
• Trains and reviews less experienced reporters

Description

Serve as the senior closed-microphone reporter for complex legal proceedings (e.g., courts-martial, grievance hearings, investigation boards). Record high-speed dictation and produce accurate verbatim or summarized transcripts and certified records with proper formatting and required notations. Also prepare for hearings and mentor junior reporters.

Responsibilities

• Use a closed microphone and voice recognition to record high-speed dictation at formal proceedings
• Transcribe, certify transcripts, and certify proceeding records; ensure grammatical accuracy, completeness, and correct legal format
• Prepare hearing materials and participant seating/identity information
• Use advanced word processing to create, format, edit, and print legal documents (transcripts, letters, reports, memos)
• Provide training and work review for less experienced reporters

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Maintain current certifications
• Specialized experience: at least 1 year at GS-08 (or equivalent) performing senior closed-microphone reporting for complex cases and high-speed verbatim transcription in support of judicial proceedings
• Dictation speed of at least 175 words per minute using closed microphone or similar mechanical equipment
• Qualified typist
• Knowledge of legal rules/procedures/formats and specialized terminology for formal proceedings
• Strong grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and document formatting knowledge
• Knowledge of word processing automation to produce varied textual legal documents
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to train and guide others

Benefits

A Federal benefits package is available for employees and their families; eligibility depends on the position and schedule.