The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist in Bismarck, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $51,900 and is classified as full-time and regular.
Candidates interested in the role will be required to undergo typing and grammar tests as part of the interview process. The court system emphasizes that this position provides a rewarding career in public service, with benefits such as employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
Applicants should possess strong technology and grammar skills. Responsibilities include making verbatim records of trials and proceedings using audio recording equipment, transcribing these recordings, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during proceedings, and providing transcripts as required.
"The Ideal Candidate: Finds it rewarding to be highly dependable and punctual. Obsesses with detail ensuring accuracy of work. Enjoys proofreading and perfection in grammar and punctuation," states the job announcement.
Minimum qualifications for applicants include a high school diploma or equivalent education, two years of related experience (or equivalent education/training), a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility, and AAERT certifications or the ability to obtain them within two years of job entry.
The position requires travel within the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge or referee. Duties also involve clerking duties in the courtroom, administering oaths, marking documents, maintaining logs, preparing official transcripts, coordinating meetings, scheduling trials, providing secretarial support to judges or referees, answering phones, maintaining office supplies, arranging appointments and travel reservations.
The North Dakota Court System seeks candidates who are proficient in software programs related to recordkeeping and transcription from audio recordings. They should have knowledge of legal terminology and procedures as well as strong written communication skills.
Interested individuals can view the complete job posting at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/4858462/administrative-recorder-transcriptionist-electronic-court-recorder-transcription?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs