Official Court Reporter Opening

in Wisconsin’s Seventh Judicial District

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Official Court Reporter in Buffalo and Pepin Counties for Judge James J. Duvall.  This position is available August 1, 2008.

Candidates for Official Court Reporter vacancies in the State of Wisconsin must have attained Registered Professional Reporter certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or Certified Verbatim Reporter certification from the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA), or have graduated from a court reporting school approved by NCRA or NVRA.  Salary is established based on evidence of qualifications and previous court reporting experience.  Wisconsin provides an excellent benefit program, which includes a retirement program, optional health, life and disability insurance, plus paid vacation, sick leave, personal days and holidays.  For additional information on the Wisconsin Court System, please visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Hon. James J. Duvall

Buffalo County Courthouse

407 2^nd Street South

P.O. Box 68

Alma, WI  54610

Or fax to (608) 785-5530, or e-mail to patrick.brummond@wicourts.gov.

For additional information contact District Court Administrator Pat Brummond at (608) 785-9546 or patrick.brummond@wicourts.gov.

Experienced proofreader available.  WP or Word files.  References available.  Please contact me for rate and turnaround information.  Thank you.

Official Court Reporter Opening

in Wisconsin’s Second Judicial District

Applications are now being accepted for an Official Court Reporter in Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 7 for Judge S. Michael Wilk.  This is a half-time job share position available August 1, 2008.

Candidates for Official Court Reporter vacancies in the State of Wisconsin must have attained Registered Professional Reporter certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or Certified Verbatim Reporter certification from the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA), or have graduated from a court reporting school approved by NCRA or NVRA.  Salary is established based on evidence of qualifications and previous court reporting experience.  Wisconsin provides an excellent benefit program, which includes a retirement program, optional health, life and disability insurance, plus paid vacation, sick leave, personal days and holidays.  For additional information on the Wisconsin Court System, please visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Kerry Connelly

District Court Administrator

Racine County Courthouse

730 Wisconsin Avenue

Racine, WI  53403-1274

Or fax to (262) 636-3437, or e-mail to kerry.connelly@wicourts.gov.

For additional information contact District Court Administrator Kerry Connelly at (262) 636-3133 or kerry.connelly@wicourts.gov.

20% -TIME OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER

IN WISCONSON’S TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Applications are being accepted for a 20%-time (1 day per week) Official Court Reporter to job-share for the Honorable Eric J. Lundell, Circuit Judge, Branch 1 in St. Croix County (Hudson), Wisconsin.

Candidates for Official Court Reporter positions must meet one of three minimum professional standards to be considered eligible for hire.  The standards are:  (1) Graduation from a court reporting school approved by either the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA), (2) Attainment of Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the NCRA, or (3) Attainment of Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) certification from the NVRA.  Salary is established based on evidence of qualifications and previous court reporting experience. 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter by August 15, 2008 to:

            Scott K. Johnson, District Court Administrator

            405 South Barstow Street, Suite C

            Eau Claire, WI  54701-3606

            715-839-4891 (fax)

            E-mail:  scott.johnson@wicourts.gov

If you have any questions, please call Scott Johnson at (715) 839-4826 or e-mail Scott at scott.johnson@wicourts.gov.

Howdy,

I'm baaaaaaack.

Below are listed court reporting items still for sale after some of the more enticing items sold.

If interested in anything, please contact me at my email.

Eileen Burke, CVR

www.speedytranscripts.com

3 Martel Hi-Gain mikes with new batteries = $90 each (Martel's price = $149)
3 NEW Martel microphone stand + clip kits = $8 each (Martel's price = $13)
Optimus Stereo Amplified Listener
2 Stenograph EasyLock tripods = $40 newer (Stenograph price = $83), $20 older
Tiny, lightweight Bible, 5"x3"x3/4" = $10
Full ream GREAT no-copy (security) paper = $50
Plextor hi-tech multipurpose DVD burner = $150
Start-Stop 2-pedal metal & rubber digital foot pedal from HTH, *** NOT compatible with Vista = $50

CDs (All Eclipse), $30 each (cost $65 each):
By Keith Vincent:
Interactive Realtime Transcription
Keyboard Magic, The Realtime Editing Kit
Automatic Number Conversion
Form Fields and Indexing
Eclipse Mini Tour
By Marybeth Everhart:
Eclipse Block Files

Transcript supplies:
Self-inking stamps with refill ink:  "Copy" "Original" "Compressed" with refill ink = $8 each
Heavy-duty hole puncher, heavy-duty stapler
Transcript tab pages, 2 packs "Exhibits" & 1 pack "Disk" - comes with "Disk Enclosed" stickers = $21
Peel-and-stick floppy disk holders = $7
Peel-and-stick CD holders = $13
Peel-and-stick business card holders = $10
Solid brass fasteners for use with legal-flap style covers, all lengths:
(ALL ARE 100 PER BOX unless otherwise noted)
1/2"   hold 50 sheets = $1.50 (somewhat less than 100)
1"     hold 150 sheets = $2 (somewhat less than 100)
1 1/4" hold 200 sheets = $5
1 1/2" hold 250 sheets = $5
2"     hold 300 sheets = $6
3"     hold 500 sheets = $8
4"     hold 600 sheets = $13

Qwik Time quartz metronome = $15
1 complete set Phoenix Speed Plus speedbuilding tapes from 40 through 120 wpm = $80
"Speed Tape" CD, various high speeds
Phoenix Theory Books 1 & 2 complete, lessons 1 through 32 = $80
Eclipse Student Workbook & Advanced Workbook = $40 each
The Complete Court Reporter's Handbook & Study Guide = $40 for both
Computer Shorthand Speed Building and Realtime Transcription by Carolee Freer = $25
Computer Shorthand Medical Dictation and Transcription For All Theories - Catherine McCandless = $25
CRUSA:  Court Reporting USA = $25

2 NEW Marantz PMD 670s NEVER USED = $500 each
Marantz PMD 690 = $350
NEW rechargeable batteries for PMD 670s and 690 = $60 each (Martel's price = $90 each)
AccuSpeak mask with 2 mikes.  Works with either recorders or laptops = $200
Martel regular mini-mask with 1/4" plug = $75 (Martel's price = $149)

SpeechGate to use Eclipse and speech recognition together = $1200, includes workbook for Total Eclipse with ViaVoice
DigiTran multichannel recording program = $600
DigiTran keypad = $35
DigiTRAN foot pedal = $60

Face pieces:
1 new, 1 used: 2 Martel Soft-seal = $17 new, $13 used (Martel's price = $22.50)
NEW 1 large Stenomask = $25 (Talk, Inc.'s price = $60 for 2-pack)
NEW 2 gel minis = $22 each (can't locate original price right now - had it a few days ago!)
NEW 2 Sylencer over-the-nose = $13 (Talk Technologies' price = $18)
NEW 3 Sylencer mouth only = $13 (Talk Technologies' price = $18)
16 Mask-Cots for Soft Seal mini = $24

Various mike extension cords, Y-Adaptors, and XLR adaptors, 1 W-Adaptor
Plugs:
1 x 1/4" female to 1/8" male = $3
9 x 1/8" female to 1/4" male = $3 each

Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to get my reporting career off the ground.  As a result, I have a Talk-Tech SmartMic for sale.  Please email me if interested at beckybroshears@charter.net.

Thanks!

Becky

Official Reporter Position.  Must have Kansas CCR or certification with a state comprable to Kansas' requirements.  Will accept CVR certification.  Salary Range is $42,126 to $53,764.  Possible starting salary from $42,126 to $46,384 depending upon experience.  Call Connie Uphaus, 316 - 660-5680 or cuphaus@dc18.org.  Application can be found at www.kscourts.org.

VOICE WRITERS and TRADITIONAL STENOMASK REPORTERS neede in Toronto, Canada

Responsibilities/Skills Required:

Electronically records verbatim proceedings and live-dictates into stenomask verbatim proceedings
Takes notes during proceedings and verifies terminology
Ensures an accurate written transcript is produced either by preparing and proofing the same oneself or using a typist's services
Keeps accurate paperwork of proceedings
Good English grammar, well developed vocabulary, and an ability and willingness to research names and terms to ensure correctness of the record
Typing: 60 to 80 wpm
Experience in Windows 2000/XP environment
WordPerfect or Word for Windows

Working Conditions:

Work on agency or client premises
Work at home office in preparing/proofing transcript
Flexible schedule

Attention:

Court Reporters, Attorneys, Physicians,
and Corporate Business Professionals, Nationwide!

Are you looking for a transcriptionist, scopist, or proofreader who is experienced in the areas of legal, medical, and professional business transcription?  Is a strong command of the English language essential to your business?  Call or e-mail Absolute Transcripts today!   

Daily copy, expedites, special assignments, or overflow accepted.

Located in Fort Lauderdale but as close to you as your Internet connection or trackable mail carrier.  Courier service is available in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. 

Case Style Examples:

• Legal: hearings, pleadings, arbitrations, mediations, expert testimony, sworn statements, depositions, case summaries

• Medical: physicians, hospitals and clinics

• Corporate Business: seminars, focus groups, technical and training manuals

 Legal, Medical, Business Experience:

• Civil, federal, criminal, and family court: official and freelance reporters, attorneys, hospitals, clinics, physicians, law enforcement, and corporate business

 Audio Examples:

• WAV, MP3, WMA, ASF, AIFF, AU, MDI, CDA, DVD, OGG, DSS, VOX, and BCB

Video Examples:

• DivX Pro, DivX MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MS MPEG-4, XviD, ASF, 3ivD, Macromedia Flash, On2 VP3, DVD decoder, Windows Media 7, 8, 9, AVI (others available)

Cassette Tapes (standard and micro):

• Accepted through trackable carrier only; i.e., U.S. Postal Service or FedEx

CAT Systems and Software:

• Total Eclipse, DigitalCAT, StartStop Power Play, FTR Gold Player Plus, The Record Player, WordPerfect     X3, MS Word, ASCII, RTF (others available); FTP file transfer; fastest DSL connection

• Dragon Naturally Speaking – Professional; currently learning voice recognition

 Not an Off-Shore Company: 

I am not an off-shore company, nor will your work be sent overseas to an off-shore scopist or scopist house. 

I am a sole proprietor and the only one who will be doing your work.  Visit www.absolutetranscripts.com to learn more about services available and how I can help your business.

If you are interested in forming a professional business relationship with a legal transcriptionist/scopist whom you can rely on, contact me today at customerservice@absolutetranscripts.com or call (954) 655-0233. 

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Darlene MacDowell
Absolute Transcripts
www.absolutetranscripts.com