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.

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.