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COURT RECORDER/TRANSCRIBER

Salary

$26.00 - $38.46 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

10164167

Department

District Court

Opening Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

300

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Eighth Judicial District Court is actively seeking qualified candidates for Court Recorder/Transcriber position. The Court Recorder/Transcriber records court hearings, proceedings, and actions using audio/video equipment; transcribes verbatim court proceedings into a printed form from such recordings and associated notes. This is an experienced class that acts as an officer of the court and is independently responsible for the recording of all court proceedings and actions. Incumbents must have a thorough knowledge of court practices and procedures in order to maintain logs and produce recordings and transcripts that are accurate and valid. This class is distinguished from other court support classes by its ongoing responsibility for the production of accurate records of all proceedings.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by District Court Human Resources. District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the hiring interview.

This recruitment is limited to the first 300 applications received and will close without notice regardless of the closing date, once the number of applications is received.

This position is non-union and is excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND EITHER two (2) years of full-time experience in preparing verbatim transcriptions from recording devices, OR one (1) year of recording court proceedings and transcribing such proceedings. College level course work in paralegal studies or secretarial or office administrative subjects is desirable.

NOTE: Must type at a net rate of 70 words per minute from printed copy. If not certified at time of application, applicant agrees to become certified in typing at a net rate of 70 words per minute within twelve (12) months from the date of hire at the applicant's own expense or will no longer be eligible for the position.

Working Conditions: Work overtime to complete recording and/or transcription assignments.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sets up and operates audio/video equipment to record all official activities of the court to which assigned; plays back sections of recordings for the judge or jury as requested. Maintains automated or hand-prepared logs of proceedings and actions; correlates such logged information with recorded data; makes notations of witness or participant behavior, session times, etc. to augment the audio record. Transcribes court proceedings from audio/video equipment to printed format, using word processing and appropriate transcription apparatus. Ensures that motions, decisions and all actions are accurately documented. Ensures that proper authorization is received for transcription requests; locates and duplicates tapes or disks as required and returns them to proper location after usage. Proofreads transcribed materials for accuracy. Maintains records of work performed; prepares forms for billing for recordings and transcription service; follows-up on delinquent billings as directed. Directs and oversees the work of relief recorder/transcribers; instructs staff in work procedures. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains a supply of forms, tapes, disks, papers and other materials for assigned duties. Uses a variety of equipment, including word processors, recording devices and FAX machines; arranges for the maintenance and repair of such equipment. Performs a variety of office support functions as required for the effective functioning of the department to which assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions (1-3) will be used to assist in determining minimum qualifications. Which best describes your highest level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-124 semester credits)

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing verbatim transcriptions from recording devices.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

03

Indicate your full-time professional experience recording COURT proceedings and transcribing such proceedings.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

04

Please list the employer(s) on your work history where your experience was obtained in questions 2 and 3. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below: Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: Job Duties:

05

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience. I understand that: A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of the full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the taskfor two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience inthat area) B) Knowledge and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported by the workexperience listed on my application; C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessmentmay result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer; D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported by the work history listed on the application may resultin question scores being adjusted to receive 0 points. The adjusted scores will be used when determining scoreranking for interviews; E) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response toeach item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I understand this recruitment includes a supplemental skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the work history detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

06

Indicate your full-time professional experience transcribing from audio/video equipment to printed format?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

07

Indicate your full-time professional experience proofreading transcribed materials for accuracy?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

08

Please list the employer(s) on your work history where your experience was obtained in questions 6-7. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below: Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: Job Duties:

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to inquiries and providing factual information to attorneys, court and law enforcement officials, and the public regarding court proceedings?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a confidential environment or with confidential material or information?

+ No experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience providing office support to a court/legal office or similar environment?

+ No experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

12

Please list the employer(s) on your work history where your experience was obtained in questions 9-11. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below: Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: Job Duties:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience operating personal computers and/or court-related software systems to perform office tasks?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

14

Indicate your experience and level of proficiency with Odyssey.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

15

Indicate your experience and level of proficiency with JAVS.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

16

Please list the employer(s) on your work history where your experience was obtained in questions 13-15. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below: Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: Job Duties:

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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