This position is located in the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The incumbent of this position is responsible for the recording and transcription of verbatim testimony of court sessions and/or other proceedings for the United States District Court only.

Duties

The duties include, but are not limited to the following: Attend and record verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means court sessions; read back portions of court record, as required. Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared after delivery to the requesting parties. Provide transcripts to the court upon request, without charge, of all arraignments, pleas, and proceedings in connection with imposition of sentence in criminal cases. Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes, audio files, and other original records of proceedings. Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.

Requirements

Qualifications

Only applicants meeting the following minimum eligibility requirements and qualifications will be considered: A minimum of four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof (e.g., depositions, adversary proceedings before a presiding official, grand jury proceedings). Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification is required. Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) or Federal Court Reporter Realtime (FCRR) certification is preferred. The ability to record and transcribe 180 words per minute for literary matters, 200 words per minute for jury charge, and 225 words per minute for testimony at 95% accuracy. Knowledge of and experience with computer-aided transcription (CAT). Must provide own CAT system with realtime capability. Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software. Self-starter, mature, highly organized; possess tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative; maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Strong team orientation and customer service skills. Communicate effective, both orally and in writing.

Education

Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification is required. Certifications will determine the Level at appointment.

Contacts

• Address US District and Bankruptcy Courts for DC 333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2712 Washington, DC 20001 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: 202-354-3200
• Email: [email protected]