Job Description

Municipal Court of Atlanta

Court Reporting Coordinator

Posting Expires: May 17, 2026

Salary: $76,010 annually

General Description and Classification Standards:

This is a highly experienced skilled or technical position which routinely works with the most technically challenging assignments; serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas; and guides the work of others in pertinent work. This level would be expected to regularly apply noticeably greater technical knowledge than the Senior level. Coordinates resources engaged in the recording of courtroom proceedings for transcription, including preparation of reports; compiling notes; and retrieving/maintaining files.

Supervision Received:

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues or procedures in collaboration with supervisors or managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Coordinates resources engaged in recording court proceedings, including court reporting equipment; preparation of proceedings for transcription; reviews transcribed data following guidelines established by the court; compares with original recordings to verify accuracy; and files final transcripts accordingly.
• Compiles and prepares required reports related to court reporting.
• Schedules Court Reporters to meet Court needs.
• Assists with hiring and training of Court Reporters.
• Provides input to court reporter staff performance reviews.
• Responsibilities include working with specialized tasks or functions or with highly detailed or regulated processes.
• Reviews complex or critical documents for correctness.
• Trains others in specialty area.
• Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees.
• May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high-level or technical jobs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• In-depth knowledge of most concepts and methods related to the area of assignment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of one or more defined specialized activities or systems requiring specialized training.
• Advanced level skills in administrative work activities.
• Skill in using a variety of computer tools, including text and data tools, spreadsheets, and specialized data systems.
• Ability to apply complex thinking to a sensitive or technically complicated process or system.
• Ability to train and/or guide others.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED);

Completion of Court Reporting courses; completion of all Georgia Certification requirements outlined by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) or American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); Georgia Certification Required;

Four (4) years of work experience in the assigned role.

Licensures and Certifications

Georgia Certification Required;

Fingerprinting required as a part of pre-employment onboarding. CJIS Security Policy v5-9-5.

Preferred Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and Completion of appropriate technical course or associate's degree and four to five (4-5) years of directly related experience.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule:
This position requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.