Job Information
Ingham County Human Resources Court Reporter- Mason Location in Lansing, Michigan
Essential Functions
- Maintains the official court record of the court proceedings, including identification of speakers, notations of exhibits or drawing of diagrams. May mark and maintain exhibits depending on the Judge's preference per case.
- Prepares and produces a hard copy transcript on request or for appellate purposes by editing and proofreading computerized stenographic notes.
- Ensures the accuracy of the spoken word, including legal, medical, and technical terminology, in order to provide an accurate verbatim transcript.
- May provide instant real-time translations.
- Reads portions of the transcript during a trial on the judge's request. Asks speakers to clarify inaudible statements as necessary.
- Records, files and maintains court proceedings taken down on computer disk and steno notepaper.
- Prepares and submits required certificates and affidavits of transcript mailings to appellate court and other parties.
- Responds to miscellaneous correspondence and telephone inquiries providing information and assistance.
- Performs various other support tasks as requested by the judge or judicial staff.