# Tasks & work activities — court reporter

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-3092.00 (Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
- **[Core]** Log and store exhibits from court proceedings.
- **[Core]** Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
- **[Core]** Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.
- **[Core]** Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
- **[Core]** Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
- **[Core]** File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.
- **[Core]** File and store shorthand notes of court session.
- **[Core]** Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded.
- **[Core]** Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.
- **[Supplemental]** Type court orders for judges.
- **[Supplemental]** Take notes in shorthand or use a stenotype or shorthand machine that prints letters on a paper tape.
- **[Supplemental]** Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys.
- **[Supplemental]** Record symbols on computer storage media and use computer aided transcription to translate and display them as text.

## Detailed work activities

- Confer with court staff to clarify information.
- Enter information into databases or software programs.
- File documents or records.
- Maintain the order of legal documents.
- Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
- Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
- Provide information to the general public.
- Record information from legal proceedings.
- Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
- Type documents.
- Verify accuracy of records.
