Court reporter vs certified shorthand reporter

Differences between court reporter and certified shorthand reporter duties and responsibilities

Court reporter example responsibilities.

• Commission as a public notary to administer the oath.
• Attend depositions or court proceedings and taking dictation verbatim; provide transcription of proceedings; coordination of exhibits for depositions
• Report, proofread and produce computer transcripts of medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury and divorce litigation.
• Produce official transcripts, appeals and expedite transcripts.
• Perform notary public duties and swear in say witnesses.
• Assist in deployment of company FTP to allow co-workers to upload files.
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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.