Reporter/Stenographer

Job Description

Division/Unit: Support Services/Grand Jury Stenographers

Civil Service Title: Reporter Stenographer (10212)

Position Title: Reporter/Stenographer

Salary Range: $72,366 – $72,366

Job Description:
The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for eight (8) Reporter/Stenographers in the Grand Jury Stenographers Unit. In this position, the Reporter Stenographer is responsible for taking and transcribing verbatim testimony of confidential grand jury proceedings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Timely reporting to the Grand Jury with a professional demeanor to transcribe verbatim testimony.
• Utilize Case Catalyst software to transcribe testimony minutes.
• Transcribe audiovisual materials, such as body worn camera footage and 911 calls.
• Maintain precise records of proceedings and stenographic notes.
• Testify in court regarding the accuracy of the Grand Jury testimony.
• Perform additional reporter/stenographer duties as assigned.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

• Associate Occupational Science Degree in Court Reporting.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Experience using Case Catalyst software.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment collaboratively and cooperatively.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, meet and establish deadlines, prioritize amongst competing needs, respond in a timely manner to requests, and adapt to changes in workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Hours/Shift:

• Monday – Friday from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
• Must be able to primarily work from the central DA-NY office and flexibly work from home depending on the daily grand jury scheduling to be determined by the Unit supervisors and Chief.

How to Apply:

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Additional Information:

• In addition to base salary, Grand Jury Reporters are eligible to receive supplemental pay per page for production of transcripts.
• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• If selected for this position, you must take and pass the civil service exam for Reporter/Stenographer when it becomes available in order to remain employed in this position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to one (1) year to the hiring unit.
• Candidates will be tested before they are eligible for an interview.
• Before appointment, you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency to take and transcribe at 180-200 words per minute for five minutes using a stenographic machine.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; and
2. The ability to take two-voice dictation, using a stenotype machine, at the rate of 200 words per minute and to transcribe the same.

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ .

Residency Requirement:

• Each eligible appointed to the title of Reporter/Stenographer (D.A.), and who takes testimony given before the grand juries of the five counties of New York City, must be a citizen and a resident of one of the counties within such city.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.About Us

The New York County District Attorney’s Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office’s professional staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our support staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office’s initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office’s initiative of Moving Justice Forward.

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