Court Reporters

• Take notes in shorthand or use a stenotype or shorthand machine that prints letters on a paper tape.
• Record symbols on computer storage media and use computer aided transcription to translate and display them as text.
• Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
• Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
• File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.
• Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
• File and store shorthand notes of court session.
• Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys.
• Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded.
• Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Court Reporters.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Court Reporters.