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Standard Requirements Among Court Reporters:
While job descriptions for court reporters will, of course, depend on the industry in which they work, they often have very similar standard requirements, including:
Court reporters must have proficient knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of court shorthand reporting
- Clerical and legal recordkeeping practices and procedures
- Legal, medical and related technical terminology
- Advanced spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and grammar skills
- The English language
Court reporters must have the ability to:
- Operate a stenographic machine at 200 wpm, at least
- Read back verbatim
- Work independently
- Perform legal clerical work with a high degree of accuracy and speed
Court reporters must be able to successfully:
- Follow oral and written directions
- Remain seated for long periods of time
- Concentrate for long periods of time
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally
- Establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the public
- Operate a variety of equipment, including transcription machines, computers, Internet settings, audio equipment, and printers
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