Monica Leahy
Box Elder,SD
Summary
Self-motivated Court Reporter and Notary Public with 10 plus years of experience in courtroom environments. Accurate in FTR software, Dragon, and Word. Experience in office administration and legal transcription. Knowledge of legal terminology and reporting procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Reporter
United States Air Force
Ellsworth Air Force Base , SD
08.2014 - Current
- Transcribed court proceedings accurately and efficiently.
- Verified accuracy of final transcripts before submitting them to the court clerk's office.
- Summarized testimony from witnesses for judges when requested.
- Compiled a list of exhibits used in each case for reference purposes.
- Utilizes For the Record digital recording software, a closed microphone, Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition technology to record high speed dictation for all hearings.
- Reviewed previously transcribed material to identify errors or inconsistencies in original transcriptions.
- Proofread and edited transcripts prior to submission.
- Ensured that all equipment used was functioning properly at all times.
- Created certified copies of transcripts.
- Transcribed pre-recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
- Performs post-hearing processing by utilizing checklists and regularly communicating with counsel and paralegals to assist in the finalization of reporter requirement for finalized record of trial.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Office Occupations
Grays Harbor Community College
Aberdeen, WASkills
- Courtroom Etiquette
- Legal Terminology Knowledge
- Real-Time Reporting
- Voice writing competence
- Punctuation precision
- Courtroom and legal procedures
- Court transcription
- Audio Equipment Operation
- Ethical
- Editing and proofreading
- Clerical recordkeeping
- Concise communication
- Court reporting
- Active listener
- Punctual
- South Dakota Certified Notary Public
- Exhibit Logging
- Spell Checking
- Accurate Transcription
- Computerized Recording Equipment
- Stenomask Microphone
- Transcript Proofreading
- Attention to Detail
- Court Reporting Software
- Laptop Computers
- 70 wpm Typing Speed
- Transcript preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Court Reporter
United States Air Force
08.2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Office Occupations
Grays Harbor Community College