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Official Court Reporter - Alcovy Judicial Circuit

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Records and produces an accurate verbatim record of all proceedings.
• Tests court recording equipment regularly, ensures systems work properly prior to start of court proceedings and may assist with automated back-up of recordings.
• Transcribes, proofs, and prepares transcriptions for distribution.
• Files transcripts in civil and criminal proceedings with appropriate documentation.
• Corresponds with attorneys, court officers, and the public regarding requests for the preparation of transcript and exhibits.
• Maintains exhibits during court hearings and trials as required by court rules and procedures.
• Invoices and collects fees for services rendered in the takedown and transcribing of court proceedings as authorized by applicable rules and regulations.

Health Insurance and 457(b) Retirement plan is offered through Walton County. Successful applicants will receive a monthly $280 travel stipend from the State of Georgia, a W-2 from Walton County and 1099 from Newton County. Criminal takedown and transcripts paid by the county in which the case was originated at the current state-approved rates. Civil takedown and transcripts are paid by the parties directly to the court reporter per: https://ocp.georgiacourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fee-Schedule-for-Civil-and-Criminal-Fees.pdf

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Stephanie Sims at Stephanie.Sims@georgiacourts.gov.

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