Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 11/25/2019 Posting No.: 2019243

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $27.21 - $28.03 Hourly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Jannice Okoye. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

POSITION PURPOSE: To take and preserve record of courtroom proceedings and furnish transcripts of proceedings.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time): (The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks/duties may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

Varies As outlined in Court Operating Rule 19, record and preserve all courtroom proceedings.

· Under the direction of the Presiding Judge or Judge of a Division to which the Swing Court Reporter is assigned, attend court sessions and record full verbatim records of all oral evidence, including but not limited to objections to the admissibility of testimony, rulings of the Court and all exceptions to such rulings.
· Utilize accepted methods of recording, such as machine shorthand or stenomask.
· Read back testimony from stenographic notes or transcripts.
· Preserve records of proceedings as outlined in Court Operating Rule 19 by backing up to the statewide electronic repository, for future use or reference.
· Maintain logs of cases for future reference.

· Provide accurate transcripts to requesting person or persons within a reasonable amount of time, contingent upon payment of fees and record type.

· Perform courtroom duties, such as marking exhibits, opening court, etc.; assist Presiding Judge or Judge of a Division to which the Swing Court Reporter is assigned as required. Assist other divisions with court reporter duties when given approval by appointing judge.

· Provide assistance to jurors, answer phone and assist or direct callers, access database for case information, prepare orders, perform photocopying, etc.

Internal: Divisions, Records Departments and other Court staff.

Provide timely and professional response to requests and follow up on case processing demands and responsibilities; Offer clear communication of expectations, needs and concerns.

External: Jurors, attorneys, pro se parties, court agencies, jail and sheriff’s department personnel and the general public.

Provide courteous and professional public service in all contacts without giving legal advice; answer questions and address concerns; return telephone calls and emails in a timely manner.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)

EDUCATION: Must be a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) as provided by Rule 14 of the Missouri State Supreme Court Rules.

EXPERIENCE: None required. See Education Requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Incumbent employee must maintain certification and remain in good standing. Conditions of continued certification status include: payment of annual renewal fee and reporting of continuing education credits. Refer to current Missouri Supreme Court Rules governing Court Reporters.
· Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts.
· Employees in this position are subject to reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.

Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but occasional temperature changes may occur. Travel between buildings and between vehicle and building in all weather conditions.

EMPLOYEES MAY BE EXPOSED TO: Evidence and testimony that may be disturbing, such as photographs of violent scenes and victims and or sexually explicit material; evidence that may include syringes, drugs, weapons and blood; the public who may potentially be verbally or physically abusive, allergens, such as perfumes and dust; and unpleasant odors, such as unwashed clothing or chemicals offered into evidence.

STANDING - 14% of time – Required when operating various office machines.

WALKING - 14% of time – Required when delivering or retrieving information, files, etc., from within the office or from other departments or floors or to and from vehicle and other facilities.

SITTING - 75% of time – Required when transcribing or taking and preserving record of courtroom proceedings.

DRIVING – 1% of time - Required when traveling between facilities.

LIFTING/CARRYING - 30 lbs. – Required when lifting and/or transporting laptop and other equipment; boxes of files; supplies.

PUSHING/PULLING - 30 lbs. – Required when lifting and/or transporting laptop and other equipment, boxes of files, supplies; and when opening and closing file cabinet drawers and doors.

VISION – Must be adequate to use personal computer, laptop, stenographic equipment, transcribe verbatim records of oral evidence, filing, completion of reports, forms, and correspondence.

HEARING – Must be adequate for making verbatim record of all oral evidence in court while court is in session. Adequate for normal conversation with employees, attorneys, and the general public or communicating via telephone.

SPEECH – Must be able to speak and understand English clearly to take and read back stenographic notes or transcripts and to provide detailed information by telephone and in person.

CLIMBING/BALANCING – Required when negotiating stairs, or retrieving files or supplies from overhead or from the floor.

STOOPING/KNEELING/CROUCHING/CRAWLING – Required when retrieving or filing from lower drawers or when retrieving equipment, items, office supplies, etc., from the floor.