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Position Court Reporter – Franklin County Common Pleas Court, General Division. Columbus, OH. ANNUAL SALARY: $66,111. Excellent Benefits Package. POSTED DATE: December 16, 2021. SUBMISSION DATE: Continuous. Purpose of Position The purpose of this position is to create verbatim records of court proceedings; prepare accurate transcripts; transcribe transcripts from audio recordings; review transcripts to ensure accuracy, certify and file/e‑file transcripts; label exhibits in courtroom (when requested) and retain custody of exhibits in civil cases. The Court Reporter may prepare transcripts for judges as part of the work day, but primarily prepares transcripts as an independent contractor. This job description describes the purpose; function; knowledge, skills and abilities; and qualifications associated with the standard work day and not independent contractor work, which is compensated separately on a per page basis. Essential Job Functions Make stenographic record of proceedings; label exhibits upon request Maintain record logbook Complete a per diem to be filed with the Clerk of Courts Office Maintain and store civil exhibits and stenographic electronic notes Upon receipt of a transcript request; locate notes or recording; prepare, edit, review, and file/e‑file transcript Interact and communicate with court staff, attorneys, parties, and the public Review appropriate resources when necessary for transcript clarification Store electronic/computer notes and transcripts to the shared drive Create and maintain worksheets for court proceedings to assist in transcript preparation Read back proceedings; search for information in the record when needed Create PDF files of appropriate documents Maintain continuing education for NCRA requirements Perform other related duties as required Qualifications Minimum of four (4) years experience as a court reporter. Employee must provide equipment in which to produce the transcript; the Court does not provide equipment (stenographic machine, laptop, printer, etc.). Registered Professional Reporter with NCRA (Preferred). Knowledge and ability to provide realtime to judges. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Preferred Qualifications & Competencies Possesses, acquires, and maintains the technical/professional expertise required to do the job effectively. Decision-making, problem solving, and judgment under pressure. Stress tolerance, teamwork, conflict management, and cultural competence. Communication, collaboration, influence, and dependability. Benefits Comprehensive Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan. Supplemental Life available at group rates. Training program provided by the Department. Time Off: 10 holidays, personal leave after 90 days, vacation after 6 months, sick leave. Retirement: Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation. Employment Type Full‑Time Application Applications may be submitted online at Apply with Get.It or may be obtained from and returned to: Court of Common Pleas, Human Resources, 345 S. High Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The person selected will undergo a background investigation. Equal Opportunity Statement The Common Pleas Court of Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry of any person. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Court will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. #J-18808-Ljbffr Franklin County Common Pleas Court, General Division

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