Description

Court reporters record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare transcripts for use by judges, tribunals and quasi-judicial panels. They are employed by courts of law, provincial and federal legislative assemblies and committees, or they may be self-employed. Medical transcriptionists record, transcribe and edit dictation by physicians and other health care providers, surgical proceedings, health-related reports and other medical documentation. They are employed by hospitals, medical clinics and doctors’ offices, or they may be self-employed. Closed captioners, braille technicians and other transcriptionists are included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Braille transcriber
• Braillist
• Court recorder
• Court reporter
• Court stenographer
• Stenotype operator
• Transcriber
• Transcriptionist

Main Duties

• Record verbatim proceedings of courtroom using electronic stenograph machine or stenomask
• Respond to requests during court sessions to read back verbatim evidence
• Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats
• Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copy against original record of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judge
• Research and locate quotes to ensure accuracy
• Respond to requests for transcripts ordered by judges, lawyers or the public
• File and store shorthand notes of court session.

Workplaces

• Courts of law
• Federal legislative assemblies and committees
• Provincial legislative assemblies and committees
• Self-employed

Skills

• Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
• Digital Literacy
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Coordinating

Abilities

• Speech Recognition
• Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
• Verbal Ability
• Auditory Attention
• Finger Dexterity

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Independence
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration

Similar Occupations

• Legal administrative assistants (13111)

Source: OaSIS