Court Reporter - Real Time

This position is EXEMPT from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Recruitment #082224-J65401-20200

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Summary Statement

This employee is responsible for the verbatim stenographic reporting and transcription of trials, oral arguments, hearings, and conferences within the Court of Chancery under the general supervision of the Chief Court Reporter; will have contact with court personnel, parties, witnesses, the public, and attorneys from law firms, private industry, and government agencies for the purpose of confirming quoted material, obtaining spelling of technical terms and proper names, and anything else necessary to assure absolute accuracy and completeness of the verbatim record; and must be able to work as part of a team in an extremely busy office with a large volume of daily and expedited transcript requests.

Essential Functions

Stenographic reporting of all hearings before the judicial officers, and prompt production of transcripts as requested by the Court, attorneys, and litigants. Ability to work in a team environment to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court reporters’ office.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) licensing from the National Court Reporters Association and maintain said licensing throughout duration of employment.  
  2. Possession of up-to-date CAT software at the time of hire, capable of streaming real-time over the internet using Bridge Mobile. *Eclipse software preferred; or willingness to move to Eclipse software within six months of hire.  
  3. Possession of the Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification within 12 months of hire date.  
  4. Graduation from a court reporting school or university or college having a court reporting curriculum, including or supplemented by courses in standard stenographic methods of taking testimony and dictation and specialized training in reporting and transcribing judicial proceedings involving experts and foreign accents in highly technical professions, businesses, and industries.  
  5. Experience as a stenographic reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences, and meetings in a court system.  
  6. Ability to communicate courteously, effectively, and promptly, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Posting Information

Statewide travel is required with the main office location at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington (New Castle County).

Conditions of Hire

  • A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.

Benefits

  • Full time employees are eligible for FREE parking.
  • To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.