§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

court reporter

Court reporters type in word processors or any other software each one of the words mentioned in the courtroom.

Description

Court reporters type in word processors or any other software each one of the words mentioned in the courtroom. They transcript the hearings that take place in court in order to issue the official hearings of the legal case. They allow that the case can be further studied by the parties in an accurate fashion.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar transcription methods legal terminology stenography court procedures spelling

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

legal case management medical terminology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

type error-free documents apply grammar and spelling rules use stenotype machines record court procedures use shorthand computer program provide written content use free typing techniques digitise documents use shorthand observe confidentiality

OPTIONALOptional competences

use dictionaries compile legal documents perform office routine activities write meeting reports liaise with typists ensure proper document management develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements manage data for legal matters

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)