Court Stenographer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who stenographs the proceedings in court trials and creates official court records.
Description
Court stenographers record the content of hearings in courtrooms using stenography techniques or recording equipment, then organize the data to create official minutes. They collaborate with judges, court clerks, and lawyers to preserve testimonies and statements in textual form, playing a crucial role in ensuring the fairness and transparency of trials. Additionally, understanding specialized legal terminology and high typing speed are required.
Future Outlook
While AI technology for automatic minutes creation is advancing, the demand for court stenographers with specialized legal knowledge and high-precision stenography skills is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / High concentration / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Values accuracy
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Court Stenographer → Court Stenographer → Senior Court Stenographer → Records Department Supervisor → Trainer/Instructor
Required Skills
Minutes Creation / Stenography / Tape Transcription / Typing / Understanding Legal Terms
Recommended Skills
Audio Playback Software Operation / Foreign Language Skills / Information Security Knowledge / Legal Knowledge (Litigation Law) / Vocabulary
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Misspellings or omissions in court records can affect trial outcomes. |
| Stress Tolerance | Requires maintaining concentration during long court sessions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, emphasizing accuracy over creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is performed following instructions, with few opportunities for independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no mathematical processing is required. |
Aliases
- Court Reporter
- Court Stenographer
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- Court Clerk
- Judicial Scrivener
- Legal Affairs Staff
- Legal Assistant