Katie Hanson
Jefferson
Summary
Precision-focused Official Court Reporter known for productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in verbatim transcription, stenography, and real-time reporting technology with an emphasis on state regulations of legal documentation, filing procedures, courtroom mandates and statutes. Excel in listening comprehension, memorization and recall, accuracy under pressure, and confidentiality management. Navigate complex legal terminology with ease, ensuring clear and precise documentation in all court proceedings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Official Court Reporter
State of Wisconsin
Juneau
04.2023 - Current
- Previously stated.
- Transcribed court proceedings with precision and attention to detail.
- Utilized specialized transcription software for accurate record-keeping.
- Managed and organized case files for efficient retrieval and reference.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information during court sessions.
- Provided real-time transcription services during trials and hearings.
Official Court Reporter
Wisconsin Circuit Courts
Madison
07.2016 - Current
- Transcribed court proceedings accurately and efficiently for legal documentation.
- Collaborated with judges and attorneys to clarify testimony and ensure accuracy.
- Adhere to statutory deadlines
- Transcribed court proceedings with precision and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with judges and attorneys to clarify complex legal terminology.
- Utilized specialized transcription software for accurate record-keeping.
- Managed and organized case files for efficient retrieval and reference.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information during court sessions.
- Provided real-time transcription services during trials and hearings.
- Reviewed transcripts for accuracy before final submission to the court.
- Managed daily office operations such as filing paperwork or organizing case files.
- Produced certified copies of official court documents upon request.
- Transcribed recorded audio files from hearings and trials into written transcripts for review by attorneys.
- Compiled a daily log of all cases heard in the courtroom on a given day.
- Assisted attorneys in locating important information within transcripts quickly and efficiently.
- Created accurate records of depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Recorded proceedings in courtrooms and other legal settings accurately, verbatim, and without bias.
- Operated stenographic machines to transcribe testimony and other evidence presented in the courtroom.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of court reporting techniques and procedures.
- Provided realtime translation services to hearing impaired individuals during proceedings.
- Evaluated and edited transcriptions to verify error-free reporting.
- Reiterated documented information to provide details of prior conversations.
- Applied various specialty equipment and recording devices to capture and document required information.
- Documented verbatim proceedings for official records.
- Clarified inaudible statements during testimony to maintain accuracy.
- Communicated with court administrators to coordinate and schedule transcription services.
- Filed and maintained organized storage of shorthand notes from court sessions.
- Read portions of transcripts out loud during proceedings.
Official Court Reporter
Wisconsin Circuit Courts
Jefferson
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Transcribed court proceedings with precision and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with judges and attorneys to clarify complex legal terminology.
- Utilized specialized transcription software for accurate record-keeping.
- Transcribed recorded audio files from hearings and trials into written transcripts for review by attorneys.
- Assisted attorneys in locating important information within transcripts quickly and efficiently.
- Created accurate records of depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Recorded proceedings in courtrooms and other legal settings accurately, verbatim, and without bias.
- Operated stenographic machines to transcribe testimony and other evidence presented in the courtroom.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of court reporting techniques and procedures.
- Provided realtime translation services to hearing impaired individuals during proceedings.
- Evaluated and edited transcriptions to verify error-free reporting.
- Transcribed speech to text for hearing-impaired individuals involved in or watching proceedings.
- Documented verbatim proceedings for official records.
- Communicated with court administrators to coordinate and schedule transcription services.
- Filed and maintained organized storage of shorthand notes from court sessions.
- Read portions of transcripts out loud during proceedings.
- Managed and organized case files for efficient retrieval and reference.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information during court sessions.
- Provided real-time transcription services during trials and hearings.
- Reviewed transcripts for accuracy before final submission to the court.
- Managed daily office operations such as filing paperwork or organizing case files.
- Produced certified copies of official court documents upon request.
- Compiled a daily log of all cases heard in the courtroom on a given day.
Education
Broadcast Captioning - Stenography
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI 09.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
UW Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI 09.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
- Transcription accuracy
- Courtroom technology
- Legal terminology
- Document formatting
- Record management
- Trial preparation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Adaptability to change
- Patience and composure
- Adaptable thinking
- Computer-aided transcription
- Transcript formatting
- Technical equipment operation
- Courtroom procedures
- Deposition experience
- Grammar and punctuation
- Fast typing speed
- Proofreading proficiency
- Real-time transcription
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Machine shorthand mastery
- Stenography expertise
- Legal filing procedures
- Court transcription
- Active learning
- Real-time reporting
- Transcribing/finalizing pleadings
- Legal research
- Punctual
- Memorization and recall
- Legal Terminology Knowledge
- Daily docket reports
- Transcript preparation
- Ethical
- Office administration
- Short hand reporting
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Sound judgment
- Courtroom etiquette
- Regulatory compliance
- Courtroom and legal procedures
- Editing and proofreading
- Legal correspondence preparation
- Clerical recordkeeping
- Audio equipment operation
- Punctuation precision
- Dependability
- Medical terminology
- Legal writing
- Vocabulary expansion
- Webcasting
- Active listener
- Closed captioning
Timeline
Official Court Reporter
State of Wisconsin
04.2023 - Current
Official Court Reporter
Wisconsin Circuit Courts
07.2016 - Current
Official Court Reporter
Wisconsin Circuit Courts
07.2016 - 04.2023
Broadcast Captioning - Stenography
Lakeshore Technical College
09.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
UW Sheboygan
09.2008 - 05.2012