Susan Evans-Melvin
Court Reporter
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Self-motivated Stenographic Court Reporter bringing extensive background in transcription and administrative roles within legal settings. Highly-knowledgeable individual employing strong work ethic, strict adherence to confidentiality and in-depth understanding of legal terminology with a current Indiana Notary license.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Official Court Reporter
Marion County Superior Court
Indianapolis , Indiana
02.1996 - Current
- Utilized stenography machinery, audio and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal proceedings.
- Prepared and electronically filed motions, orders, and jury instructions.
- Organized documents and case files.
- Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Conducted legal research.
- Marked exhibits introduced into evidence for identification and incorporated into prepared transcripts.
- Leveraged computer-aided transcription system to prepare verbatim records.
- Produced transcripts for court personnel, legal professionals and general public.
- Maintained the Court calendar by regularly communicating with lawyers and scheduling appropriate hearings.
- Attended court proceedings to capture a correct and complete record of proceedings.
Deposition Reporter
Marion County Public Defender Agency
Indianapolis , Indiana
02.2020 - Current
- Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
- Acted as an overflow transcriptionist to prepare deposition transcripts
- Used appropriate legal document formatting as prescribed by local deposition rules.
- Served as a notary.
Transcriptionist
Meridian Psychological Associates
Indianapolis , Indiana
02.2011 - 02.2020
- Reviewed completed reports for proper formatting, grammar and sentence structure.
- Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
- Completed transcription of psychological evaluations, child custody evaluations, and parenting coordination evaluations.
- Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines.
Education
Court Reporting
Stenotype Institute of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 09.1993 - 12.1996
Social Work
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 09.1985 - 06.1987
Skills
Court policies and programs
undefinedTimeline
Deposition Reporter
Marion County Public Defender Agency
02.2020 - Current
Transcriptionist
Meridian Psychological Associates
02.2011 - 02.2020
Official Court Reporter
Marion County Superior Court
02.1996 - Current
Court Reporting
Stenotype Institute of Indianapolis
09.1993 - 12.1996
Social Work
Indiana University
09.1985 - 06.1987
Similar Profiles
K BakerK Baker
Court Bailiff/ Court Reporter at Marion County Superior CourtCourt Bailiff/ Court Reporter at Marion County Superior Court
Megan R. ComptonMegan R. Compton
Chief Bailiff at Marion County Superior Court D07 - Major FelonyChief Bailiff at Marion County Superior Court D07 - Major Felony
Kerisha L. AlexanderKerisha L. Alexander
Juvenile Probation Officer at Marion Superior Court Probation DepartmentJuvenile Probation Officer at Marion Superior Court Probation Department