Court Reporters, Medical Transcriptionists and Related Occupations perform some or all of the following duties:

• Record courtroom proceedings using stenograph machines or stenomasks
• Read back evidence on request during hearings
• Transcribe court sessions according to legal formats
• Verify transcript accuracy with judges
• Research quotations and rulings
• Respond to transcript requests
• File and store shorthand notes
• Transcribe physician dictation and patient reports
• Proofread for grammatical and formatting errors
• Edit transcripts for missing or incorrect content

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• College-level court-reporting programs are typically required for court reporters, and CSR certification may be required.
• Recognized medical transcription programs may be required for medical transcriptionists, and CMT certification may be required.
• Braille specialists usually require training in Unified English Braille (UEB) and related studies.
• Many employers offer paid leave, health benefits, pension contributions, and other workplace benefits depending on the organization and sector.