The Gilchrist Law firm has a great opportunity as a court reporter to work with The VA Medical Center.
You must have a minimum of one year of experience in court reporting and possess the necessary training, education, and equipment for the job.
Responsibilities:
* Produce accurate, timely, appropriately bound, and indexed transcribed testimony from witnesses.
* Accurately and consistently capture spoken words, gestures, and other non-verbal cues during legal proceedings using stenotype machines or other recording equipment.
* Convert stenographic or recorded notes into written transcripts, maintaining a high degree of accuracy, grammar, and punctuation.
Provide error-free transcripts within specified deadlines.
* Read portions of the transcript during proceedings at the request of the board or other presiding body, and ask speakers to clarify any inaudible statements to ensure an accurate record
* Review and proofread transcripts for accuracy, clarity, and formatting, correcting any errors or omissions before finalizing them.
* Accurately time-stamp transcripts to enable easy reference and retrieval of specific points in proceedings.
* Administer oaths as required by legal proceedings and in compliance with established procedures.
*Requirements*
* At least one year of experience in court reporting, with a strong understanding of legal terminology and courtroom procedures.
* Certification as a National Court Reports Association (NCRA) Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or equivalent, or a determination of equivalency at the discretion of VAMC.
* Familiarity with the Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) process, Equal Opportunity Hearing, Human Resources Management Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), or arbitration hearings is preferred.
* Proficiency in the use of court reporting equipment and technology.
* The ability to work independently and manage transcripts efficiently.
Job Type: Contract
Application Question(s):
* Do you have at least one year of experience in court reporting, with a strong understanding of legal terminology and courtroom procedures?
* Do you hold a certification as a National Court Report Association (NCRA) Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or an equivalent, or can you provide evidence of equivalency as determined by VAMC?
* Are you proficient in the use of court reporting equipment and technology?
Work Location: In person
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