Court Reporter II - State of South Carolina

The South Carolina Judicial Branch invites applications for Court Reporter II in Court Services, Court Reporting and Interpreting. The Court Reporter II serves both the Family and Circuit Court by accurately capturing the record and providing certified transcripts by deadlines proscribed in relevant statutes and court rules.  
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION 
Note: This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 
 

• Attends court proceedings and creates verbatim recordings of court proceedings by stenographic and/or voice writing methods with digital backup to create a clear and complete quality audio recording of legal proceedings.        
• Acquires and maintains equipment and supplies necessary to capture the record. Verifies proper operation of equipment prior to court proceedings and troubleshoots issues.     
• Reads back testimony during proceedings at the direction of the presiding judge.       
• Receives, inventories, records, and maintains exhibits entered as evidence in court. Files case exhibits with Clerk of Court in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Retains a receipt of delivery to the Clerk's office. 
• Prepares certified verbatim transcripts: proofreads, edits, prints, and binds transcript; prepares trial index; certifies accuracy and completeness of transcripts; produces and distributes copies of transcripts as appropriate within proscribed deadlines; and maintains confidentiality of official records. Timely responds to inmate and other lay individuals regarding transcript requests. Maintains all notes and records of proceedings in employee's OneDrive account as required by the SC Court Reporter Manual and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.      
• Adheres to common principles of professionalism to include being punctual and prepared; dressed in accordance with SCJB's dress code; being courteous and civil when interacting with the judge, counsel, parties, clerk's staff, and the public; remaining a neutral observer; refraining from causing disruptions to the proceedings; and exercising the highest levels of professional integrity in the disposition of the job responsibilities. Must be able to work independently, exercising good judgement and discretion. 
• Assists judges and court personnel with reasonable requests while working in and outside of the courtroom. Completes required weekly timesheets, and monthly and quarterly reports.   
• Attends meetings or training sessions as required. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.