Application number: 63/23

Application closes: 16/06/2023

Position:                Court Reporter

Level:                   JD 04

Salary range:         $22,114 – $27,546

Location:               Suva

Unit/Division:       Court Reporting Unit

Reporting Responsibilities;

1. Reports to: Senior Court Officer I
2. Liaises with: Judicial Officer, Court Support Staff
3. Subordinates: Nil

 

Position Purpose

 This position is responsible to the Senior Court Officer I of the High Court Civil through the Officer-in-Charge of Court Reporting Unit in providing proper and accurate transcription record of court cases.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Checking that all necessary documents are in the file;
• Liaising and clarifying with respective Court Clerks for any vague legal term mentioned during the course of deliberation of the case;
• Ensure that upon completion of transcription, pages are numbered and records are properly printed before dispatching;
• Typing any other official document assigned by the Supervisor;
• Ensuring timely and accurate vetting of verbatim notes for appeal purpose.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

The Person

 A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination is necessary together with at least 4 years work experience as a Typist with 60wpm typing speed on manual typewriter or 70wpm typing speed on electronic/electric typewriter OR a Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Office Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution with 60wpm typing speed on manual typewriter or 70wpm typing speed on electronic/electric typewriter. Shorthand skills is an advantage.  The following Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities are also required to successfully undertake this role:

Knowledge and Experience

1. Sound knowledge and understanding of legal terms, court etiquette and procedures;
2. Understanding of the Fijian Constitution, Acts, Policies, Rules and Regulations;
3. At least 4 years of demonstrated experience as a Typist or in a similar role;
4. Experience in performing transcribing duties would be an added advantage.

Skills and Abilities

The applicant should have demonstrated the following skills and abilities:

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
2. Good typing and listening skills and a proven ability to perform accurate and efficient transcribing duties;
3. Have the right attitude and abilities to work with timelines and stress in regards to recording and typing of court proceedings and appeal hearing;
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in a sensitive work environment;
5. Demonstrated ability to organize workloads and work as a team;
6. Capacity to utilize computer programs to support the operations of the Registry/Unit.

Personal Character and Eligibility

Applicants for employment in the Judicial Department must be Fijian Citizens, under Age 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The selected applicant will be required to provide a medical report and police clearance prior to taking up duty.

 

The Judicial Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants.

 

To apply for this role please provide an up-to-date resume with a photograph, copies of Academic Certificates & Transcripts, at least two referees, with one being a current or recent supervisor, a filled JD Form 01 which is available on website www.judiciary.gov.fj or from any Court Registry Fiji wide or HR Office in Suva.  Applications that do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If you are not contacted by the Judicial Department, your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest in applying.

 

Applications for the position must be received by 4.00pm on Friday 16^th June 2023 and addressed to:

 

Applications by Post:

The Chief Registrar

Judicial Department

P.O.Box 2215

Government Buildings

Suva

 

OR

 

Applications delivered:

Judicial Department

HR Section

Level 3, Kelton House

Loftus Street

Suva, Fiji

 

OR

 

Email Application:

vacancies.judicial@judicial.gov.fj

 

LATE, UNSIGNED OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED AND THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT.

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