Court Reporter – Trainee

Job Description

Court Reporter – Trainee | New York State Unified Court System

The Tone:
This is a full-time trainee role at New York State Unified Court System, located in various courts throughout New York State. The New York State Unified Court System is responsible for administering justice across the state by providing fair and accessible court services. This entry-level position is crucial for accurately documenting court proceedings, directly supporting the judicial process and ensuring the integrity of legal records, while offering structured training for a successful career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time (Traineeship)
• Location: In-person, Statewide, NY
• Pay: $80247–$85167 yearly
• Team: Reports to a supervisory court reporter
• Mission: To accurately record and transcribe verbatim testimony during court proceedings while undergoing comprehensive training for career advancement.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Verbatim Reporting: Accurately record and transcribe testimony from a variety of court proceedings, including conferences, calendar calls, arraignments, and hearings.
• Clerical Support: Execute related administrative duties, such as processing essential case-related forms.
• Skill Development: Actively engage in structured on-the-job training across all facets of the court reporting profession.
• Progressive Assignments: Undertake increasingly challenging reporting tasks designed to build and refine professional skills.
• Cross-Court Engagement: Participate in temporary cross-training assignments across various courts or for administrative hearings to broaden experience and support operations during emergencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completion of a formal court reporting program no more than two (2) years prior to the potential appointment date.
• Experience: This is an entry-level traineeship specifically designed for new professionals entering the court reporting field, requiring no prior professional court reporting experience beyond program completion.
• Skills: Foundational understanding of verbatim recording and transcription techniques, with a strong aptitude for detail and accuracy in legal documentation.