Job Description
Job Description
Court Reporter
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
New Orleans, Louisiana
Position Summary
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is seeking a qualified Court Reporter to create and maintain the official verbatim record of court proceedings. The Court Reporter is responsible for transcribing spoken or recorded speech into written form using a stenograph machine or voice-writing technology in combination with digital recording systems.
This position prepares, certifies, and distributes official transcripts of court proceedings as directed by the Court and ensures the accuracy, security, and integrity of the official legal record.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create accurate, verbatim records of court proceedings using stenographic or voice-writing methods.
- Prepare, edit, certify, and distribute official transcripts as directed by the Court.
- Maintain a complete, accurate, and secure record of court proceedings.
- File transcripts with appellate courts as required.
- Ensure proper operation and use of stenographic or digital recording equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality of court proceedings and records.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certified Court Reporter (CCR) or equivalent certification required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in court reporting and transcript preparation.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
- Ability to produce accurate transcripts within required timeframes.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Benefits
Employees of the Court may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) participation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to speak and hear clearly.
- Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to reach, bend, and stoop as necessary to perform job duties.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant certification for consideration to employment@criminalcourt.org.
Company DescriptionOrleans Parish Criminal District Court (“OPCDC”) is an equal opportunity employer. OPCDC
values a diverse workforce reflective of the communities that it serves. OPCDC adheres to a
policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, prior record of
arrest or conviction, citizenship, age, or disability. OPCDC is committed to complying with all
policies required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal
Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Company Description
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (“OPCDC”) is an equal opportunity employer. OPCDC\r\nvalues a diverse workforce reflective of the communities that it serves. OPCDC adheres to a \r\npolicy of making employment decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex, \r\nsexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, prior record of \r\narrest or conviction, citizenship, age, or disability. OPCDC is committed to complying with all \r\npolicies required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal \r\nEmployment Opportunity Act of 1972; Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the \r\nRehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.