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New York State Unified Court System · 21 hours ago

Legal Stenographer

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $66K/yr

2+ years exp

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking an Appellate Law Stenographer in the Appellate Division, Second Department in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves providing legal stenographic and typing services to appellate law assistants and justices, along with various clerical tasks such as maintaining records and processing appeal decisions.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Providing legal stenographic and typing services to groups of appellate law assistants, Associate Justices, and administrative personnel

Performing clerical tasks, such as screening telephone calls and maintaining administrative and court records

Verifying legal citations and references

Maintaining office records

Typing and processing of appeal decisions and motion orders

Performing related duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal stenographyTyping skillsWordPerfectWestlawLexis NexisInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

High school diploma or the equivalent and three (3) years of legal stenographic experience

Satisfactory completion of a business or commercial course beyond the high school level including course work in legal stenography and two (2) years of legal stenographic experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent typing skills

Knowledge of WordPerfect

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner

Preferred

Familiarity with Westlaw

Familiarity with Lexis Nexis

Company

New York State Unified Court System

New York State Unified Court System is a government administration that provides justice services.

Founded in 1691

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nycourts.gov

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