JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.3 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Stenographic Services is seeking a Reporter/Stenographer (Provisional) who will take confidential Grand Jury testimony, which often entails sensitive matters and expert testimony, to be transcribed expeditiously.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reports to the Grand Jury to take verbatim testimony on Stenographic machine
• Uses Case Catalyst System to produce transcripts
• Keeps accurate records and files of cases
• Appears in court to testify as to of statements or testimony and of surrounding interrogations
• Ability to take to voice testimony at an average rate of 175 words per minute
• Must be able to transcribe testimony in a timely fashion using Case Catalyst System for Assistant District Attorney (ADA) and Judge inspection
• Will read back testimony from notes for Grand Jury and/or court proceedings
• Transcription of CDs and/or tapes for ADAs
• All other duties as assigned

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School diploma or equivalent and a Graduate Certificate at 225 WPM from a Court Reporting Institution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Note: Generally, hours for the position are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, work outside those hours may occasionally be necessary depending on the Grand Jury Schedule.


POST UNTIL: Filled
 

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion