court procedures
The regulations which are in place during the investigation of a court case and during a court hearing, and of how these events occur.
Court reporters type in word processors or any other software each one of the words mentioned in the courtroom. They transcript the hearings that take place in court in order to issue the official hearings of the legal case. They allow that the case can be further studied by the parties in an accurate fashion.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
6 competencesgrammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
legal terminology
The special terms and phrases used in the field of law.
spelling
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
stenography
Capture of spoken words in its entirety, especially meanings and relevant details into written form.
transcription methods
The methods to quickly transcribe spoken language into text, such as stenography.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
10 competencesapply grammar and spelling rules
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
digitise documents
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
digital
observe confidentiality
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
provide written content
Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.
record court procedures
Record all the information necessary for proper record maintenance during court hearings, such as the people present, the case, the evidence presented, the sentence made, and other important matters which were brought up during the hearing.
type error-free documents
Type documents and written content in general avoiding any grammatical or spelling errors. Type documents in a fast pace without compromising the quality of the outcome.
use free typing techniques
Know, use and write documents, texts and content in general without looking at the keyboard. Use techniques to write documents in such fashion.
digital
use shorthand
Apply shorthand as a method to capture spoken words into written form. Use shorthands in written texts to reflect acronyms and relevant information required to be expressed in such fashion.
use shorthand computer program
Employ shorthand computer softwares in order to write and translate shorthands and put them into traditional legible transcripts.
digital
use stenotype machines
Recognize the setting of keys in stenotype machines and understand the phonetics of words and syllabes represented in these kinds of machines to allow high typing.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceslegal case management
The procedures of a legal case from opening to closing, such as the documentation that needs to be prepared and handled, the people involved in different stages of the case, and the requirements that need to be met before the case can be closed.
medical terminology
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemanage data for legal matters
Collect, organise and prepare data for analysis and review during investigation, regulatory filings and other legal processes.
Cross-sector
7 competencescompile legal documents
Compile and collect legal documents from a specific case in order to aid an investigation or for a court hearing, in a manner compliant with legal regulations and ensuring records are properly maintained.
develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements
Create professionally written content describing products, applications, components, functions or services in compliance with legal requirements and internal or external standards.
ensure proper document management
Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are not used.
liaise with typists
Give instructions to typists about the addressees, the appropriate format, the number of copies required, etc. for them to type the final documents.
perform office routine activities
Program, prepare, and perform activities required to be performed everyday in offices such as mailing, receiving supplies, updating managers and employees, and keeping operations running smoothly.
use dictionaries
Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.
write meeting reports
Write complete reports based on minutes taken during a meeting in order to communicate the important points which were discussed, and the decisions which were made, to the appropriate people.