JOB OPENING: STENOGRAPHER

Job Title:	Court Reporter - (Stenographer)
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$35 - $48 Hourly $39,943.44 - $63,224.64 Annually
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	South Florida
These positions are being posted internally for the Miami, North and South Miami, Key West, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beaches Steno Court Reporters only. Accurate is seeking multiple resourceful, self-motivated Court Reporters to be assigned to our growing list of jobs. Applications will be accepted until further notice. Terms of employment for Court Reporters hired under this posting will be provided during the personal interview.  Work hours for these positions are 8:30am – 5:00p.m. (After 5pm overtime rates apply).     The Court Reporter CMR may be assigned on a rotating basis to support a specific client request. The Court Reporter CMR, whether assigned to the courthouse or on rotating assignments, prepares and distributes transcripts in accordance with rules of court, opinions, state statutes, legal guidelines and policies. The Court Reporter CMR is distinguished from the Electronics by reporting to District Court Administration and working as part of a pooled group of court reporters based out of the type of case and specifics request that our client may have. Work assignment and work direction is received from our C.E.O. Sharon Hodge and Director in charge. Work assignment may include preparing transcripts requested by the Court during work hours, tasks to support the operation of our staff, and other duties as assigned.  Example of Duties: •Captures verbatim record of court proceedings in multiple courtrooms using stenography equipment. May be assigned on a regular basis to support a specific need our firm may experience in a courtroom, hearing office or chambers, or may perform other duties as assigned. •Maintains complete records of all verbal and nonverbal incidents related to the proceedings, including but not limited to identifying participants by name, marking and identifying exhibits, noting any "off the record" discussions allowed, objections, bench or side-bar conferences, motions and rulings, and types of testimony in Real Legal format.  •Maintains a high level of concentration and attentiveness throughout all proceedings, regardless of disruptions and other unpredictable and adverse conditions.  •Plays or reads back testimony if requested to do so, upon which subsequent testimony, objections and rulings are based.  •Maintains accurate and complete files and records, including digital log notes, cassette tapes, computer disks, exhibit lists, witness lists, court calendars, and other materials for archiving at our main office. •Subject to and must be aware of changes in Florida Statutes, Rules of Court, District Court policy, Florida Official Court Reporter Procedure Manual, and Handbook for Stenographer Court Reporters, all of which include rules and policies for transcription, time constraints, necessary documentation, forms, and fees. •Transcribes, proofreads, certifies and distributes official transcripts and related reports and documents upon request by transcribing court proceedings from digital record and detailed log notes or stenographic records; it includes providing transcripts in electronic format (.ptx) as well as electronically signed. •Research and retrieve information from court information system as required.  Typical Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS •Current Court Reporter •High School Graduate and •Certification as an Stenographer Court Reporter, or •Graduate of a Court Reporting Program approved by the Florida Supreme Court and/or NCRA PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS •Considerable knowledge of court procedures relating to establishing the official court record.  Reasonable speed 230< per minute with at least 95% of accuracy. •Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications. •Knowledge of digital recording equipment, including microphone sound pick-up patterns, and microphone connection and placement in order to obtain a high quality recording. •Interest in and ability to learn new technology and computer programs. •Ability to be flexible regarding assignments, which may include travel and transportation equipment. •Ability to simultaneously monitor multiple court proceedings and write clear, detailed log notes regarding significant occurrences for extended periods of time. •Ability to exercise independent judgment in all aspects of job performance. •Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a diverse group of people. •Ability to recognize, investigate and analyze a variety of technical problems and recommend and implement effective solutions. •Skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks. •Ability to work well in a team environment while performing independently. •Excellent interpersonal skills.  Supplemental Information: For internal applicants, the selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.  If you have questions regarding the posting feel free to contact Sharon Hodge or to Apply online click here. Phone: (754)-77-STENO  /  (754) 777-8366

How to Find a Court Reporter That Meets Your Needs

Just as you wouldn't hire a mediocre attorney to try your firm's cases, you shouldn't hire a mediocre court reporter to support your firm's depositions. Although attorneys, judges and juries are often thought of as determining the outcome of a case, in terms of deposition quality, a court reporter can play a significant role in determining whether or not your depositions adequately support your legal strategies. As you search the Internet or question experienced colleagues, you'll find plenty of advice on how to find a court reporter that meets your needs. But when the advice seems conflicting, there are some time-tested principles that have helped numerous law firms find a court reporter that meets. We list them below.

Consulting with a Reputable Court Reporting Agency

All reporting agencies present an image of reputability. But an agency's value ultimately lies in how well it screens its candidates. At some agencies, the screening process consists of verifying credentials, references and work history. But the best agencies also put reporters through a rigorous screening process that reveals their personal proclivities. For example, a reporter who has a short temper or no tolerance for boredom isn't a reporter that you would want recording a deposition where a deponent is surly, takes excessively long pauses or gives meandering answers that go nowhere. Although a reporter's objective skills are always the first matter of concern, hiring a reporter who has the right personality is crucial as well.

Thoroughly Interviewing Freelance Reporters

Law firms decide to hire a freelance reporter for a variety of reasons, but usually because the reporter is willing to under bid reporting agencies. Hiring a freelancer instead of an agency reporter doesn't mean that you'll receive less talent. But it does mean that you'll have to put the reporter through the same screening process that an agency would. Two mistakes that law firms frequently make when hiring freelancers are: not evaluating the reporter on a personal level and not asking for references in addition to the references listed on a reporter's resume. Contacting several of a reporter's unlisted clients and then balancing their reports against the reports of listed clients often tells the true story of a reporter's quality.

Implement a One-Strike Rule for Major Errors

After hiring a court reporter, your concern will be ensuring that the reporter continues to work at a high level. Due to the technical nature of court reporting, all court reporters occasionally make errors, most of which are corrected before a transcript reaches your desk. But it's the uncorrectable errors that you have to worry about, such as a reporter rudely interrupting a witness, losing his or her temper during a deposition or skipping a deposition. Such errors could easily compromise the strength of your case and should not be tolerated even once.

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GMAIL - Apple Mail 4.0

Apple Mail 4.0

Please note that if you're adding your Gmail address to Apple Mail 4.0 for the first time with automatic configuration, your mail will be configured for IMAP1 access.
In order to configure POP2 Gmail account for the first time, please follow these steps carefully:

1. Enable POP. Don't forget to click Save Changes when you're done.
2. Open your Apple Mail client
3. Fill in the ‘Welcome to Mail’ window with the following information:
• Full Name: [your name]
• Email Address: your full email address [username@gmail.com, or username@your_domain.com for Google Apps users]
• Password: your Gmail password
• Important: Hold the option button down until ‘Create’ turns into ‘Continue’


4. Click Continue
5. Fill in the following Incoming Mail Server information:
• Account Type: Select POP
• Incoming Mail Server: Change this to pop.gmail.com
• User Name: your full email address [username@gmail.com, or username@your_domain.com for Google Apps users]
• Password: your Gmail password
• Important: Hold the option button down until ‘Create’ turns into ‘Continue’


6. Click Continue
7. Incoming Mail Security
• Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): selected
• Authentication: Password
• Important: Hold the option button down until ‘Create’ turns into ‘Continue’


8. Click Continue
9. Enter the following Outgoing Mail Server information:
• You can leave description blank - this field is optional
• Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
• Use Authentication: selected
• User Name: your full Gmail address [username@gmail.com, or username@your_domain.com for Google Apps users]
• Password: your Gmail password
• Important: Hold the option button down until ‘Create’ turns into ‘Continue’


10. Click Continue.
11. Outgoing Mail Security
• Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): selected
• Authentication: Password
• Important: Hold the option button down until ‘Create’ turns into ‘Continue’


12. Click Continue
13. Review your Account Summary and uncheck Take account online as you will need to adjust your incoming port number
14. Click Create


15. Once your client opens, you’ll need to change your incoming port number to 995. To edit your incoming port number, please click Mail>Preferences... > Accounts tab > Advanced
    • Important: Your port number must be 995
    
    
16. After you’ve updated your port number, you can take your accounts online and download new messages by clicking Mailbox > Get All New Mail

If you have already configured Apple Mail 4 for POP and are trying to add an additional email, please start by following these steps:

1. Click Mail > Preferences....
2. On the Accounts tab, click the + button to add a new account.
3. You will then need to repeat the steps above.

1. IMAP: IMAP (Internet message access protocol) lets you download messages from Gmail so you can access your mail with a program like Outlook Express or Apple Mail. IMAP syncs the actions you take in Outlook Express or Apple Mail with Gmail so if you read a message in your mail client, it'll be marked as read in Gmail.
2. POP: POP (Post office protocol) is a one-way download of your messages that allows you to access your mail with a mail program like Outlook Express or Apple Mail. POP only offers one-way communication, which means that actions you take in the mail program (like marking a message as read) won’t be synced to Gmail.