Colorado Judicial Branch
Court Reporter I (uncertified)
Job Title
Court Reporter I (uncertified)
Job Code
R41610
Job Series
Trial Courts
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
OCC Group
Administrative Support and Related (ASR)
Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.
General 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).
Distinguishing Factors
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.
Essential Functions Of the Position
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's 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.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
Minimum Education
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 Demands
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
Work Environment:
Good-Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Work Location:
Office or similar indoor environment.
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.