| Location | Cumming, GA |
| Salary | $52,458–$68,196 Per Year |
Court Reporter, State Court
Salary
$52,458.00 - $68,196.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03657
Department
State Court
Opening Date
08/18/2026
Closing Date
9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to prepare and provide verbatim record of all court proceedings as required or as requested by the Court, counsel or other parties; when requested, transcribes and certifies all court proceedings as recorded. Work is performed under the general supervision of the assigned Judge and the Court Administrator.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Attends courtroom and/or other legal proceedings to make verbatim official recordings and to record formal and/or informal meetings as requested by the Court, Court Administrators office, counsel or other parties; utilizes stenography and voice to text equipment; sets up, connects and verifies proper operation of equipment prior to proceedings; and ensure confidentiality of all evidence and testimony.
Reiterates transcripts during trial and courtroom proceedings. Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts according to standardized formats; proofreads, edits, prints, and binds transcript; prepares trial index; attaches photocopies of all trial exhibits; certifies accuracy and completeness of printed transcripts; files transcripts and documents with the Clerk of Court in a timely manner.
Reviews court calendars and plans for other court reporters to provide services when needed; provides administrative and court management support, as needed.
Records and writes court notes during hearings to identify and note significant events; locates and presents prior testimony as requested.
Prepares, collates, and binds printed transcripts of court proceedings; prepares digital media copies of transcripts as requested; backs-up and archives electronic files, exhibits and notes on court provided electronic storage system in compliance with applicable laws.
Provides cost estimates of court transcripts, when applicable. Responds to requests for transcripts within designated timeframes. Duplicates tapes of official records for requesting parties. Prepares invoices for transcription services of court proceedings, court orders, and other legal hearings, when applicable.
Tasks and duties performed are provided inclusive of all Court Reporter services that would normally be chargeable to the County as allowed by Georgia law. No additional per-diem or other fees will be chargeable to the County.
Interfaces with the public in a courteous and professional manner, in person and on the telephone.
Upon request, fills in for other court reporters in the department; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Maintains professionalism at the highest level by complying with the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia Mandatory Code of Professional Practice.
Maintains certification in good standing with the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by training from a recognized court reporting program, and one (1) year of court reporting experience including knowledge of court reporting procedures, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Georgia Court Reporter Certification. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Notary Public certification.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of court reporting experience including knowledge of court reporting procedures, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia?
03
Do you possess a valid State of Georgia Court Reporter Certification?
04
Do you possess a valid Georgia Notary Public Certificate?
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm