Job Description

Dauphin County Court Reporters is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Court Reporter This is a union covered position. The starting hourly rate is $28.73; $59,758.40 annually. The Court reporter is responsible to record by stenographic means or voice writing the proceedings before judges or other fact finders appointed by the court and transcribe or oversee transcription of same in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration 4000 et seq. and Dauphin County Local Rules of Judicial Administration. The Court Reporter accurately records verbatim notes of all proceedings required by the court including but not limited to criminal, civil, family (including proceedings before the Divorce Master), juvenile (including transcription of audio tapes before juvenile hearing officers), Grand Jury and Orphans’ Court proceedings, which include legal, medical and technical language. Reading back verbatim notes upon request by the Court during the proceedings. They prepare transcripts of proceedings and Court Orders in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration 4000 et seq. and Dauphin County Local Rules of Judicial Administration. Retaining custody of exhibits admitted into evidence for storage in repository. Establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with judges and court staff. Timely distribution of transcripts and orders to appropriate filing offices, attorneys, and parties of concern, either electronically or via mail. Maintaining accurate records of transcripts completed and pages of backlog. Archiving notes and files in chronological order and maintaining in secure location, performing daily backup of computer files in accordance with office policy and in collaboration with the Dauphin County Information Technology Department.

Per Rules of Judicial Administration 4000 et SEQ:

• After the effective date of these rules, no person shall be hired by a court as a shorthand reporter unless he/she is capable of recording proceedings at a 95% accuracy level at the following speeds:

1. Literary at 180 w.p.m.
2. Jury charge at 200 w.p.m.
3. Ordinary testimony (up to four voices) at 225 w.p.m.

• Ability to pass a hands-on test establishing the forgoing qualifications and transcript preparation, conducted by the court seeking to employ the reporter, prior to employment.
• Associates Degree in Court Reporting and/or certificate of completion from an accredited program is required.
• Minimum of two years practical experience in taking and transcribing legal material is preferred.

This office is located at 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA.

A favorable criminal background check is required.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.