Court Reporter Supervisor

Full Job Description

The Court Services Department at the South Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Court Reporter Supervisor.

The Court Reporter Supervisor serves as one of the primary points of oversight for the Court Reporter unit, ensuring all court proceedings are adequately staffed with qualified court reporters.

The position also shares leadership responsibilities in the absence of theCourt Reporter Manager and contributes to the ongoing training and development of new and existing staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages the daily operations of the Court Reporting unit, supervising court reporters and ensuring scheduled court terms are adequately staffed.

Coordinates assignments, updates schedules, and serves as liaison to Judges Scheduling. Resolves scheduling conflicts independently to prevent cancellations.

Reviews travel justifications and monitors timesheets and reports for compliance.

Oversees supervisory functions for court reporters, including performance counseling and disciplinary recommendations. Manages the hiring process, from job descriptions to interviews and onboarding.

Coordinates IT setup and training for new hires, ensures compliance with policies, approves timesheets and leave, and consults with HR on FMLA matters.

Shares responsibility for monitoring CR Hotline after regular work hours/weekends/holidays; daily logging of Hotline calls; reviews and approves CR travel vouchers and reimbursement requests.

Becomes familiar with Family and Circuit Monthly Terms of Court. Communicate with judges, reporters, clerks, attorneys, and the public. Monitors transcript requests, extension approvals, and report submissions, referring issues to the Unit Manager as needed.

Assists with digital audio recordkeeping and audits; familiarity with the 16 judicial circuits to effectively schedule CRs to terms of court, keeping in mind travel miles, costs, and workload; maintains and assists with the archiving of past Terms of Court Schedules, forms, CR employee files and records.

Prepare and maintain records and monthly reports detailing statistics vital to the operation of SCJB and Court Services. Conduct research for Court Services staff as needed or directed.

Review, evaluate, revise, and develop forms in accordance with SCJB policies and procedures, statutes, and court rules.

Inputs and maintains CRs into two current data systems: SCJB intranet (rosters) and CR Transcript Tracking System; receives and routes transcript extension requests; responds to non-standard inmate letters; assists with revamping of CR personnel and correspondence recordkeeping system.

Acts as Court Reporter Manager in their absence, making decisions to ensure court operations proceed smoothly. Approves or denies leave and timesheets, represents the unit in meetings, and assists with developing and delivering presentations.

Provide assistance with the Digital Courtroom Recorder Project (DCRP) by developing and conducting new hire and refresher training for staff hired to operate the digital courtroom recorder equipment.

Adheres to common principles of professionalism to include being punctual and prepared; dressed in accordance with SCJB's dress code; being courteous and civil in all interactions; and exercising the highest levels of professional integrity in the disposition of the job responsibilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the supervisory experience requirement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Thorough understanding of court scheduling practices and SCJB divisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build relationships with judges and court staff.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a court or judicial environment.
• Familiarity with South Carolina’s court systems and judicial circuits.
• Must be able to work in a self-directed, high-responsibility role.
• Must have dependable transportation; occasional in-state travel required.
• This is an essential personnel position during emergencies or disaster events.
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 20 lbs.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);
• 15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;
• 15 days paid sick leave per year;
• Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;
• 13 paid state holidays;
• Workers’ Compensation Benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, or disability.