Westmoreland County Court Reporter/Court Recorder - Position Description - Revised 12/18/17

Sep 14, 2026

Westmoreland County Court Reporter/Court Recorder position description defines responsibilities for maintaining a verbatim record of court testimony and producing accurate transcripts. Core duties include operating computer-aided stenotype or voice-writing systems, understanding courtroom procedures and vocabulary, and preparing, proofreading, and filing transcripts and related records. Additional responsibilities cover rough real-time translation, training attendance, continuing education reporting, equipment and supply management, recording equipment compliance, and confidential transcript redaction.

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Westmoreland County COURT REPORTER/COURT RECORDER Position Description EXEMPT: Non-Exempt Revised 12/18/17 OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To maintain the verbatim record of court testimony and prepare transcripts as required. To record court testimony by electronic means and to prepare transcripts from the same as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: 1. Prepares verbatim record of court proceedings using computer aided stenotype machines or voice writing and software. 2. Understands courtroom procedures and vocabulary. 3. Reads transcripts aloud during courtroom sessions when repetition is necessary. 4. Prepares and reviews transcripts on stenographic recordings. 5. Maintains records of all transcripts, notes, daily diaries and bills as required by court rules and regulations. 6. Types and prepares court orders, distributes and files orders. 7. Proofs transcribed materials, delivers transcripts and files accordingly. 8. Orders supplies as necessary and maintains equipment used by court reporters. OTHER DUTIES OF JOB: 1. Provides rough translation in real time as required. 2. Attends meetings, training and seminars as required. 3. Completes thirty (30) hours of continuing professional education every three years and supplies reports of such completion on request. 4. Performs other office and clerical tasks as necessary to assist other co-workers. 5. Floats and performs court reporting where required. 6. Operates recording equipment in conformity with requirements of Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration. 7. Files monthly report of transcripts requested, ordered, as well as the length of the record, whether it requires rapid completion, the status of the transcription and the expected date of filing the transcript. 8. Prepares transcript to redact confidential personal and/or financial and other identifiers as required. 9. Archives, stores and retains transcribed and un-transcribed notes and dictionaries in accordance with Rules of Judicial Administration. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives occasional supervision and instruction by the Judges. SUPERVISION GIVEN: None WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Works with average indoor exposures to moderate temperatures, and typical office noises. Created by Felice Associates, Inc. COURT REPORTER Page 2 Position Description 2. Works with average in exposure to dust and dirt. 3. Works with moderate stresses, subject to frequent disruption. PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS: 1. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and concentrate in a highly stressful environment. 2. Must possess the ability to record, convey and present information to employees, explain policies and procedures and follow instruction. 3. Must be able to sit and stand intermittently throughout the work day, with occasional walking, twisting, bending, stooping, overhead reaching and grasping. 4. Dexterity requirements range from fine manipulation of hands/finger to coordinated movement of feet/legs/torso to carry out job duties. 5. Light work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects up to 20 pounds. QUALIFICATIONS: To do this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. A. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High School or [Equiv. is](Equiv. is) required. Graduation from an accredited court reporter course is required. A demonstrated proficiency of

FAQs

What is the overall objective of the Court Reporter/Court Recorder role?

To maintain a verbatim record of court testimony and prepare required transcripts by recording testimony electronically and producing transcripts from those recordings.

What are the essential functions of the job?

They include preparing verbatim records using stenotype or voice-writing systems, understanding courtroom procedures and vocabulary, reading transcripts aloud when repetition is necessary, preparing and reviewing transcripts, maintaining transcript-related records, typing and distributing court orders, and proofreading and filing transcripts.

What qualifications are required for candidates?

Candidates must have a high school education or equivalent and graduation from an accredited court reporter course. The description also requires demonstrated proficiency with specified accuracy and words-per-minute speeds and notes RPR/Merit Certification as desirable, along with court reporter re-qualification every three years.

Sep 14, 2026

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