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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Tasks

What tasks do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners perform?

  • Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.

  • Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.

  • Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.

  • Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.


Knowledge

What do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners need to know?

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Administrative

    Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.


Skills

What skills do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners need?

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.



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