at Delaware Justice of the Peace Court in New Castle, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Court Reporter - Real TimeThis position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System
Recruitment #071525-u65401-20300
Opening Date 7/16/2025 12:00:00 AM Closing Date 1/16/2026 11:59:00 PM Type of Recruitment Exempt-Non Merit Salary Yearly: $66,807.00 + Transcript Income Salary Plan GCRR Pay Grade 011 Shift Hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Employment Type Actual Vacancy Employment Term Regular Agency Superior Court Location(s) Leonard L. Williams Justice Center:(500 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801) Contact Name Applicant Services Contact Phone apps.superior@delaware.gov
Summary Statement This employee is responsible for the verbatim stenographic reporting and transcription of trials, oral arguments, hearings, and conferences within the Superior Court 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 spellings 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 Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- 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 reporter's office.
Job Requirements Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and maintenance of that certification throughout the duration of employment. If not certified, must obtain Registered Professional Reporter within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to provide real-time feed within 12 months of hire. Real-time proficiency will be based on achieving the standard established by the Chief Court Reporter.
- Possession of up-to-date CAT software at the time of hire, capable of streaming real-time over the Internet using Bridge Mobile, CaseView Net, or approved software.
- Certificate and/or Degree from a court reporting school or university or college having a court reporting curriculum, including or supplemented by the 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.
- Experience as a stenographic reporter recording and transcribing verbatim proceedings of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings, conferences, and meetings in a court system.
- Ability to communicate courteously, effectively, and promptly, both verbally and in writing.
- Statewide travel is required. The incumbent's main office is located at one of the 3 state courthouses located in Wilmington (New Castle County), Dover (Kent County), or Georgetown (Sussex County).
- This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work-related purposes.
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