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• Court Reporter II (Courthouse)
• Court Reporter II (Courthouse)
• County of Berks
• Reading , Pennsylvania 19610 United States View Map
Summary Job Description ABOUT THE COMPANY
Court Reporter The starting rate for this position is $36.95 per hour. 35 hours per week.
Position Summary This position is responsible for the verbatim recordation by stenotype machine of all types of court proceedings and the preparation of a complete and accurate transcription from stenotype notes and accompanying computer SD card of such proceedings in accordance with established court-mandated procedures and time constraints. Responsible for the marking and the initial, temporary custody of exhibits offered during any court proceeding.
Position Responsibilities Essential Functions
• Stenographically record court proceedings by use of a stenotype machine.
• When directed by the Court, read back portions of the record during proceedings.
• Prepare orders dictated from the bench by judges.
• Prepare, by court order or authorization, transcripts by means of Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) software, as requested, within specified time constraints.
• Mark all exhibits offered during court proceedings and maintain a record and description of each.
• Maintain log and storage of both paper notes and accompanying computer SD cards of all proceedings for an indefinite period of time.
Non-Essential Functions
• Assume the duties of Chief Court Reporter when requested.
Minimum Education and Experience
• High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. Certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
• Successful completion and graduation from an NCRA-accredited school of court reporting, requiring a minimum of 225 wpm sustained dictation with 97% accuracy, or an associate degree in Specialized Business (Court Reporting).
• Four (4) years of experience in general court reporting.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of the NCRA RPR designation or successful completion of the in-house examination.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of English usage, punctuation, spelling, and varied technical terminology.
• Working knowledge of the conduct of legal proceedings.
• Skill in taking and transcribing verbatim testimony for sustained periods of time received at rapid and changing speeds and inflections from several persons.
• Must be familiar with and have the ability to use Computer-Aided Transcription software in the preparation of transcripts.
• Excellent typing skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate office equipment, i.e., printers, copy machines, and binders.
• Ability to effectively deal with judges, attorneys, government officials, and parties involved in litigation.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.
Physical Demands
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time (hours) without a break.
• Must be able to carry a stenotype machine, along with associated accessories, from office to courtroom.
• Must possess excellent hearing.
Working Environment
• This position works at the pleasure of an assigned judge and must be available to work both before and after normal working hours in court.
• This position has time constraints on transcript production (14 days), which may require working before and past normal working hours and on weekends.
This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
Court Reporter The starting rate for this position is $36.95 per hour. 35 hours per week.
Position Summary This position is responsible for the verbatim recordation by stenotype machine of all types of court proceedings and the preparation of a complete and accurate transcription from stenotype notes and accompanying computer SD card of such proceedings in accordance with established court-mandated procedures and time constraints. Responsible for the marking and the initial, temporary custody of exhibits offered during any court proceeding.
Position Responsibilities Essential Functions
• Stenographically record court proceedings by use of a stenotype machine.
• When directed by the Court, read back portions of the record during proceedings.
• Prepare orders dictated from the bench by judges.
• Prepare, by court order or authorization, transcripts by means of Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) software, as requested, within specified time constraints.
• Mark all exhibits offered during court proceedings and maintain a record and description of each.
• Maintain log and storage of both paper notes and accompanying computer SD cards of all proceedings for an indefinite period of time.
Non-Essential Functions
• Assume the duties of Chief Court Reporter when requested.
Minimum Education and Experience
• High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. Certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
• Successful completion and graduation from an NCRA-accredited school of court reporting, requiring a minimum of 225 wpm sustained dictation with 97% accuracy, or an associate degree in Specialized Business (Court Reporting).
• Four (4) years of experience in general court reporting.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of the NCRA RPR designation or successful completion of the in-house examination.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of English usage, punctuation, spelling, and varied technical terminology.
• Working knowledge of the conduct of legal proceedings.
• Skill in taking and transcribing verbatim testimony for sustained periods of time received at rapid and changing speeds and inflections from several persons.
• Must be familiar with and have the ability to use Computer-Aided Transcription software in the preparation of transcripts.
• Excellent typing skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate office equipment, i.e., printers, copy machines, and binders.
• Ability to effectively deal with judges, attorneys, government officials, and parties involved in litigation.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.
Physical Demands
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time (hours) without a break.
• Must be able to carry a stenotype machine, along with associated accessories, from office to courtroom.
• Must possess excellent hearing.
Working Environment
• This position works at the pleasure of an assigned judge and must be available to work both before and after normal working hours in court.
• This position has time constraints on transcript production (14 days), which may require working before and past normal working hours and on weekends.
This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
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• Court Reporter II (Courthouse)
• County of Berks
• Reading , Pennsylvania 19610 United States View Map
• Posted: Jun 23, 2026
• Location: Reading,Pennsylvania
• Full Time
• Federal Government
• Legal Services
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