Court Reporter: Circuit Court II

To perform this position successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Madison County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Experience with Court documents and Courtroom protocol and procedure is preferred but not a requirement if the applicant has other experience with administrative work in professional environments.

Position serves as a Court Reporter for the Circuit Court, Division 2, with primary responsibility for performing Court Reporting tasks as assigned. Also performs numerous tasks related to facilitating the proper functioning of the Circuit Court and must successfully interact with existing court staff and employees of other offices.

DUTIES:

Assists in managing office workflow by performing Court Reporter tasks and other assignments as directed by court staff or the Judge.

The successful applicant would utilize the Odyssey Case Management System, Odyssey E-file & Serve, Quest, Microsoft Word, make proper basic entries, interact with court stakeholders (Attorneys, Prosecutor, Department of Child Services, Probation, etc.), prepare common court documents/paperwork, and perform other miscellaneous Court Reporter tasks. Most work time will focus on processing digital documents and creating a digital record of court actions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The Court Reporter would perform Juvenile/Civil court duties as assigned by the Lead Court Reporter or Judge.
• The Court Reporter may perform any/all of the following tasks as necessary to facilitate the most efficient function of the court:
• Answer telephone inquiries professionally, in accordance with Judicial standards/ethics.
• Politely and professionally assist the public with inquiries and information.
• Make (type) accurate entries on civil and juvenile court dockets.
• Distribute paperwork properly (to attorneys, file folders, etc.).
• The Lead Court Reporter or Judge may assign other duties.