LTE Statewide Court Reporter
The Wisconsin Court System (WCS) is accepting applications for limited-term (LTE) Statewide Digital Court Reporters. These positions are responsible for taking the verbatim record using digital audio recording (DAR) equipment and producing a written transcript of court proceedings upon request. The reporter will take the record remotely from their WCS office and in person when needed.
These positions are expected to expire six months after hire. If extended, limited-term employees cannot exceed 1039 hours of work within a year of employment. This position will not exceed forty (40) hours per week and may include overnight travel to courthouse locations. LTE Digital Court Reporters may be considered for full-time permanent positions as they become available.
LOCATION: The office can be in any of the following locations: Waukesha, Menasha, or Wausau. The location is based upon candidate preference and available office space.
SALARY: Competitive wage starting at $23.85/hr along with additional earnings from transcript production. Salary is based on qualifications and previous court reporting experience. Limited-term positions do not qualify for a State of Wisconsin benefit package.
Essential Functions:
1) Digitally records court proceedings either from WCS office or in person when needed. 2) Monitors court proceedings on a multi-channel digital audio recording system (DAR) to ensure each proceeding is accurately captured (confidence monitoring). 3) Logs notes in specialized software. 4) Plays back recorded testimony during hearings upon request. 5) Prepares WCS formatted transcripts upon request using one of the following approved methods: typing into word processing software; steno machine with computer-assisted translation software. 6) Converts prepared transcripts to approved format and e-files into WCS case management system, prints and mails copies upon request.
Required: 1) Demonstrated skill in proofreading, grammar, spelling, composition, and punctuation. 2) Demonstrated keyboarding at 50 wpm minimum. 3) Courses and/or experience in general administration and recordkeeping (paralegal, legal secretary, etc.). 4) Ability to accurately perform transcription of recorded proceedings to a verbatim written record. 5) Ability to maintain professional demeanor and to establish effective working relationships with the assigned judge(s), court clerks and other court personnel, attorneys, and the general public. 6) Ability to consistently maintain a professional demeanor and maintain composure while being exposed to the information that may be presented in criminal, civil, juvenile, or other court proceedings.
Preferred: 1) Training and/or experience in legal terminology and procedures. 2) Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) as a Certified Electronic Reporter and/or as a Certified Electronic Transcriber. 3) Work experience as a digital or stenographic court reporter, or as a transcriptionist. 4) Experience using For the Record (FTR) software.
