Court Reporter - PDA

The Marion County Public Defender Agency provides legal representation for Marion County citizens who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer in matters involving liberty interests, including criminal cases. Our services are provided as a public service. We work with the felony, misdemeanor, Title IV D, civil commitment, and juvenile courts. We also work on cases related to termination of parental rights as well as appeals. Our agency also offers education, services, and programs focused on different ways to serve jail sentences. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County. 

Job Summary
Responsible for the recording and transcription of deposition hearings to be utilized in court proceedings. Position requires the knowledge of established policies and procedures, which controls most of the incumbent(s) actions. Position reports to Administrator, Deposition

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Transcribe testimony from witnesses, experts, family members, law enforcement and alleged victims 
• Takes pre-trial testimony, utilizing a court reporting machine for use in criminal court proceedings 
• Administers oath of truthfulness to all deponents 
• Preserves all objections and creates a certification of questions to present to the Court 
• Uses digital recorders to record deposition proceedings 
• Uses CaseCATalyst court reporting software to translate and edit testimony written during depositions 
• Use transcribing software to manipulate audio files while editing and proofreading depositions 

• Use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook programs to communicate with attorneys, distribute transcripts, and to track depositions
• Interact with attorneys from the Marion County Public Defender Agency, Marion County Prosecutor's office and private attorneys, law enforcement, witnesses, experts, and alleged victims 
• Must be able to prioritize work in order to effectively meet constant deadlines 
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

High School Diploma or equivalent with five (5) years transcribing experience using a court reporting machine. Must be able to obtain notary public commission in order to swear in deponents (placing them under oath.) Must have excellent computer skills. Proper use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling is required. Ability to work independently without supervision. Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, medical terminology, and criminal procedures. Ability to type at an advanced level 60-wpm. Transcription at proficiency at 150-words per minute. Ability to comprehend complex, technical, and lengthy material. Able to work under pressure, meeting constant deadlines.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Court Reporting School certificate with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience. CaseCATalyst software experience is preferred. Includes minimum listed.