AI Assistant for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.(Core task)
  • 2Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.(Core task)
  • 3Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.(Core task)
  • 4Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.(Core task)
  • 5Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.(Core task)
  • 6Log and store exhibits from court proceedings.(Core task)
  • 7File and store shorthand notes of court session.(Core task)
  • 8File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.(Core task)
  • 9Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.(Core task)
  • 10Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Monitoring
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking

Knowledge Areas

English LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementCommunications and MediaPublic Safety and Security

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft Excel

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Daily Work Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
Working with Computers
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing Administrative Activities

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