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Vigo County Courts - Court Reporter (Level A) Please note: this position will NOT be filled until December 2026 or the beginning of January 2027. Position Division Two Court Reporter (Level A if meets experience & Court’s requirements) (Level B) Department Reports to Yearly Salary $56,181.35 Job Type Full-time Vigo County offers to full-time employees competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account Plans, 457 Plans, Life Insurance, and others. Purpose Under the supervision of the Vigo County Judge, the Division Two Court Reporter is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities as required by the Vigo County Superior Court Division Two, for both civil, family and commercial court proceedings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Records and transcribes verbatim record of court proceedings; types transcripts of hearings and trials. Ensures recording equipment, software and sound equipment is in proper working order. Prepares court orders; types jury instructions. Reviews incoming Judgment Orders. Marks and maintains all exhibits introduced in court proceedings. Schedules court hearings and prepares files for court hearings. Makes and updates entries in case management system. Preserves recordings, evidence and transcripts. Answers telephone, providing information and assistance, and takes and distributes messages. Works closely with the general public and various other departments in the County. Performs other related essential duties as required. Handles Family Court Project and maintains data and statistics. Minimum Training and Experience High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three to five years prior experience in a legal or courtroom setting, with experience in juvenile law, family law preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. No special licensure or certification is required. Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Physical Requirements Ability to operate court recording equipment and transcriber; ability to operate a variety of automated office machines including computer, calculator, copier, telephone systems, fax machines, etc.; ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving routine Carrying of files and exhibits, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Mental Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages and measure data. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to maintain confidentiality of restricted information with a proven history of integrity. Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including exhibits, court orders, motions, electronic and taped recordings and other reports and records. Ability to comprehend a variety of reference #J-18808-Ljbffr

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