Official Court Reporter

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Official Court Reporter

ANNOUNCEMENT: 25-05

LOCATION: Greensboro or Winston-Salem, NC

CLASSIFICATION LEVEL/SALARY: $94,510 - $108,686
Depending on experience and qualifications.

TERM: Permanent

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Priority consideration given to applications received by December 29, 2025.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Official Court Reporter. The official duty station will be either Greensboro, North Carolina, or Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with occasional travel to other courthouses in the district as required. This position requires the ability to record verbatim testimony of any judicial proceeding, to read back any or all portions of the court record and to produce transcripts and copies, at the request of a party or the Court, within time frames and costs established by the Judicial Conference of the United States. Court reporters must adhere to the requirements set out in The Guide to Judicial Policy the local Court Reporter Plan. The incumbent must maintain accurate, legible records which are auditable; and maintain and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirements and Judicial Conference policy. An official court reporter is appointed to serve at the pleasure of the court en banc. Court reporters are granted substantial flexibility to engage in telework when their presence in court is not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination thereof and have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association or passed an equivalent qualifying examination. Candidates are required to utilize computer-assisted transcription and provide real-time feed for any judicial officer and staff without charge. Candidates must possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software to be compatible with court equipment. Merit and/or real-time certification preferred. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, work well under pressure and be willing to work as part of a team of reporters in order to fulfill the needs of all judicial officers of the court. In addition, the candidate must possess tact, good judgment, poise, initiative, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Note: In addition to the starting salary for court reporters set by the Judicial Conference, an official court reporter is entitled to transcript fees from any party who has contracted with the court reporter for transcript services. Transcript fees are subject to maximum rates as set by the Judicial Conference.

BENEFITS

Federal benefits include eleven paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System and matching and tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan. Optional participation in Federal Health Insurance, Federal Group Life Insurance Program, and Flexible Benefits Program. A comprehensive summary of benefit information is available for review via Benefits | United States Courts (uscourts.gov).

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

The United States District Court requires employees to adhere to a code of conduct which is available on the judiciary’s web site at http://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/judiciary-policies/code-conduct. As a condition of employment, the final candidate will be subject to a background investigation. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) of federal wages for court employees.

The selectee for this position is subject to a criminal record check and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office to be eligible for employment. Due to the sensitivity level of this position, candidates may be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Candidates completing the AO-78 must complete questions 18-20 regarding their criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. All available information, past and present, favorable, and unfavorable, about the reliability and trustworthiness of an individual will be considered when making an employment suitability determination. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual’s date of hire.

Due to the volume of applications received, only the best qualified applicants will be invited for personal interviews. The United States District Court is a smoke-free environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit: 1) a completed Application for Federal Employment 2) a cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience; and 3) a chronological résumé including education, employment, certifications and salary history. The completed package as a single pdf file should be submitted electronically to ncmdml_persnnl@ncmd.uscourts.gov.

*A recruitment or relocation bonus may be made at the time of offer, contingent on completion of a service agreement.

The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,510.00 - $108,686.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greensboro, NC 27401