Certified shorthand reporter vs court stenographer

Differences between certified shorthand reporter and court stenographer duties and responsibilities

Certified shorthand reporter example responsibilities.

• Manage client expenses and prepare billing and financial statements using PClaw and reconcile attorney's escrow and general accounts using QuickBooks.
• Proofread and prepare transcripts in compliance with California law.
• Transcribe depositions into readable form, proofread and forward to attorney for his own review/use.
• Prepare deposition transcripts using computer-assist transcription systems.
• Obtain and review medical records, draft notices to consumer and deposition subpoenas, and transcribe communications.
• Attend seminars to ensure proper CE credits are obtain for state and national certifications.

Court stenographer example responsibilities.

• Provide various transcription services transcribing from audio into booklet form.
• Work in the court system typing in stenographic code and transcribing stenographic notes from various pre-trial and trial cases and depositions.
• Maintain extremely high accuracy against strict deadlines in taking and transcribing dictation.
• Record depositions covering employment, medical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and business litigation matters.
• Provide verbatim transcripts of depositions, examinations under oath, and administrative hearings.