business reporter

Lee Enterprises

The Charlottesville Daily Progress, the award-winning news of record for Charlottesville and Central Virginia for 130 years, is seeking a regional business reporter to cover the businesses, nonprofit organizations and startup enterprises in Central Virginia.
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The Charlottesville area is home to a population of more than 220,000 people, but the news generated here belies its size. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is home to the state’s flagship public college the University of Virginia, the Monticello UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Virginia wine country generating more than $6 billion in national economic impact every year, a burgeoning tech industry that includes small startups and established developers, an arts community that is home to the avant-garde and the award-winning, and so much more.
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As a central hub, The Daily Progress is looking for someone willing to cover the business stories of not only Charlottesville itself but the surrounding area: future financiers coming out of the Darden School of Business, vintners and field laborers at vineyards across Albemarle County, real estate sales in Waynesboro, the tight housing market in downtown Charlottesville, the growing eco-tourism industry in Greene County and more.
<br>The successful candidate must be a professional journalist with at least five years of daily newspaper experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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Responsibilities
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<li>Attend daily budget meetings with the newsroom in Charlottesville, pitching stories, taking assignments and sharing insights.</li>
<li>Conduct interviews with sources across Central Virginia, in person, by phone and email.</li>
<li>Cooperate with photojournalists, videographers, editors, producers and designers to bring stories to life.</li>
<li>Write breaking news and long-form enterprise stories for print and online publication.</li>
<li>Work with news teams across the region and commonwealth to identify and collaborate on news stories to reach the widest possible audience.</li>
<li>Develop story ideas by attending industry events.</li>
<li>Tell human stories. ​</li>
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Experience
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<li>Daily breaking news reporting and writing.</li>
<li>Collaborating in a physical newsroom setting.</li>
<li>Track record of converting stories from pitch and assignment into copy in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Past coverage of tech, biotech, agritourism, real estate and/or hospitality.</li>
<li>Web production, SEO and social media work a plus.</li>
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EOE
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Why Join Us?
<br>Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
<br>Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 72 markets in 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.
<br>Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
<br>We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Business Reporter

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is looking for a hard-charging business reporter to cover hospitals, healthcare and emerging industries in our region. We want a reporter who is adept at quickly filing a breaking news story but is also able to spot the big picture and trends.
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The beat will focus on three hospital systems, collectively the largest employers in the region. But you'll also tap into industries and businesses that local leaders are working to develop, including the burgeoning biotech sector. Regional leaders are banking on such emerging industries to "move St. Louis forward." We want you to explore that possibility: What are the challenges? Who are the key players? What's happening now?
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This is a chance to put your personal stamp on a busy, high-profile beat in a diverse region of 2.8 million people. You’ll have the freedom to follow your news instincts and craft dynamic stories, from breaking news to features to investigations. You’ll need to understand the basics of a business beat, but we’re not looking for earnings report stories. We want you to dig into the local scene and find topical and smart stories.
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We want someone who can work across all of our digital platforms, navigate social media and understands the need to experiment with new story forms. Experience in data journalism is a plus.
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Please include 6-8 samples of your work when you apply.
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Why Join Us?
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Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving over 70 markets in 25 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 33 million digital unique visitors.
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Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
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We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Business Reporter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Minnesota Judicial Branch

<div><div><div><p><b>Are you ready for a rewarding career?
</b></p><p><b>Are you interested in supporting your communities and making a positive difference in people's lives?
</b></p><p>Join the Sixth Judicial District as an Official Court Reporter! The Sixth Judicial District is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Official Court Reporter position for Judge Robert Friday, chambered in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, Minnesota.
</p><p>Court Reporters are responsible for capturing the official court record in a variety of proceedings, using in-person or remote methods. They also prepare and distribute transcripts in accordance with rules of court, opinions, state statutes, legal guidelines, and policies.
</p><p><b>What You Will Do
</b></p><p><i>The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:
</i></p><ul><li>Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings either in person or remotely as needed
</li><li>Play/read back testimony upon request
</li><li>Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court, State Statutes, legal rules, and policies.
</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete files and records
</li><li>Maintain awareness of rules, statutes, and policy changes
</li><li>Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge
</li></ul><p><b>What You Must Have
</b></p><p><i>The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today!
</i></p><p>A person seeking employment for a position of <b>Official Electronic Court Reporter </b>must meet the following minimum qualifications:
</p><ul><li>Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
</li><li>Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the classification specification; and
</li><li>Compliance with one of the following within three months of hire:
<ul><li>Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certificate from the State Court Administrator, or
</li><li>Receive an Electronic Court Reporter Certification and an Electronic Transcriber Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); or
</li><li>Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certification from an accredited court reporter school.
</li></ul></li></ul><p>A person seeking employment for a position of <b>Official Stenographic Court Reporter </b>must meet the following minimum qualifications:
</p><ul><li>Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
</li><li>Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years: or
</li><li>Compliance with one of the following:
<ul><li>Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; or
</li><li>Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association; or
</li><li>Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two (2) years and within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b).and then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy as described in (d) below; or
</li><li>Obtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation, must, within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses(a) or (b), and then produce a transcript. The participating RPR certified stenographer will determine that ninety-five (95) percent accuracy is achieved to successfully complete this requirement.
</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>What You Will Bring
</b></p><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of court procedures and policies, laws, legal terminology, and legal factors pertaining to the court
</li><li>Ability to show a high degree of respect for all customers and stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, needs, and experiences through courtesy and sensitivity
</li><li>Skill in the operation of a personal computer, including electronic case management system and related applications and equipment
</li><li>Ability to coordinate and provide training and guidance for the daily work of other employees engaged in a variety of court operations activities
</li><li>Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying types and complexity and apply knowledge of specific laws, statutes, and rules related to the area of assignment
</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules policies, and statutes
</li><li>Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism
</li></ul><p><b>What You Will Earn
</b></p><p>Official Court Reporter starting salary is $28.33/hour. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.
</p><p><b>Working Conditions
</b></p><p>Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.
</p><p><b>Supplemental Information
</b></p><p>The Sixth Judicial District serves Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, including the counties of Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis (Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia).
</p><p><b>Logistics
</b></p><p>This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) Teamsters-represented exempt position in the Official Court Reporter classification within the Minnesota Judicial Branch job classification system. Work will be performed at the St. Louis County Courthouse, located at 300 5th Avenue South, Virginia, MN. Typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and may include some evenings dependent upon business need.
</p><ul><li>This Teamsters-represented position is posted for application with an initial review of <b>April 20 </b>.
</li><li>Position will remain open until filled.
</li></ul><p>All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.
</p><p>If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us .</p></div></div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div><b>Why Work for Us?
</b></div><div>Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another&rsquo;s growth.<br>
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<div><b>Employee Benefits
</b></div><div>The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family&rsquo;s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Employee Benefits - Careers at the Minnesota Judicial Branch Careers . Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.<br>
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<div><b>Equal Employment Opportunity
</b></div><div>It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us . The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.<br>
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<div><div><b>Internal Applicants
</b></div><div>If you are a current employee of the Minnesota Judicial Branch, please apply to open positions conveniently through your Oracle account by visiting Opportunity Marketplace - Browse Opportunities .</div></div></div>

Court Reporter, St. Louis County, Virginia, Judge Friday

US District Court - District of Minnesota

<p><b>POSITION OVERVIEW</b></p><p>The U.S. District Court Clerk&rsquo;s Office for the District of Minnesota is seeking a Court Reporter to office in Minneapolis, Minnesota with travel to Minneapolis, Duluth, Fergus Falls, and Bemidji as required.</p><p>The primary focus of the Court Reporter is to provide court reporting services to the Court. This position serves the Court en banc and can be called upon to cover court reporting of proceedings held before the Court, and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request.</p><p><b>REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES</b></p><p>&middot; Attend and record verbatim proceedings held before United States District and Magistrate Judges and transcribe those proceedings upon request. Provide realtime transcription to judges and chamber staff at all proceedings.</p><p>&middot; Read back the court record as required.</p><p>&middot; Create audio recordings of pleas, arraignments and proceedings in connection with the sentencing of criminal defendants.</p><p>&middot; Transcribe digital audio recordings.</p><p>&middot; Upload audio recordings, transcripts, reports and other documents.</p><p>&middot; Work as part of a team of reporters for the judges of the court.</p><p>&middot; Adhere to all requirements of the Court Reporter Management Plan for the District and the Guide to Judiciary Policy.</p><p>&middot; Perform administrative duties as assigned.</p><p>&middot; Requires occasional travel within the district, as needed.</p><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p>&middot; Must possess at least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof.</p><p>&middot; Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association.</p><p>&middot; Degree from an accredited Court Reporting School or Program.</p><p>&middot; The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations, work well under pressure, and be willing to work as part of a team of court reporters under the direction of the Clerk of Court in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the court. The candidate must possess tact, judgment, poise, initiative, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.</p><p><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p>&middot; Special consideration will be extended to reporters who hold a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification or Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification.</p><p>&middot; Prior judiciary experience is strongly preferred.</p><p>&middot; Case Catalyst software strongly preferred. Transitioning to Case Catalyst will be required within 6 months of hire in order to coordinate with other Court Reporters on staff.</p><p>&middot; Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a large volume of work are required.</p><p><b>CLASSIFICATION LEVEL</b></p><p>&middot; Level 1 - must have a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. ($104,065)</p><p>For levels above Level 1, the candidate must meet the qualifications for Level 1, plus the following:</p><p>&middot; Level 2 - must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. ($109,268)</p><p>&middot; Level 3 - must have a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association or equivalent certification. ($114,471)</p><p>&middot; Level 4 - must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification AND Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR or CRR) certification. ($119,674)</p><p>&middot; Level 5 &ndash; must be a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR); AND have ten (10) years of reporting experience in the federal courts; AND be a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR). Level 5 is only applicable to current Official Court Reporters within the Judiciary hired before October 11, 2009, are currently at Level 5, and would transfer without a break in service. ($124,879)</p><p><b>ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS</b></p><p>&middot; Successful candidate must be able to (with or without accommodation): (1) bend, (2) pull, push, and lift up to 20 pounds, (3) reach, (4) walk, and (5) sit for extended periods.</p><p>&middot; Some travel will be required.</p><p><b>OTHER REQUIREMENTS </b></p><p>The successful candidate will be required to maintain personal equipment and ensure it is compatible with court equipment. Official Court Reporters are responsible for purchasing office supplies; equipment including steno machines; computer hardware and software; postage and delivery charges. Official Court Reporters must provide wiring and data communications connections needed to provide Realtime services to parties requesting Realtime services.</p><p><b>APPLICATION INFORMATION</b></p><p><b>To apply, email the PDF documents to hr-usdc@mnd.uscourts.gov and add &ldquo;2026-07 Court Reporter position&rdquo; in the email subject line.</b></p><p><b>Include the following in PDF format:</b></p><p>&middot; Application for Employment (AO78) found here: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment;</p><p>&middot; Resume;</p><p>&middot; Cover letter; and</p><p>&middot; Name and contact information for three (3) professional references.</p><p>All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. <b>Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified.</b> All application materials must be attached to the email as directed.</p><p>If interviews are held in person, applicants are responsible for any travel costs.</p><p>The U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, and to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which actions may occur without prior written notice.</p><p><b>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</b></p><p>Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Noncitizens must execute an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments and are considered &ldquo;at-will&rdquo; and may be terminated with or without cause or notice by the court.</p><p>The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to the <i>Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees</i>.</p><p>This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.</p><p>The final candidate is subject to FBI fingerprinting and a background investigation, including criminal history. Employment is provisional and contingent upon a successful background check.</p><p><b>BENEFITS</b></p><p>&middot; The opportunity to serve in a rewarding public service position.</p><p>&middot; Accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.</p><p>&middot; 12 paid holidays.</p><p>&middot; Extensive health, life, dental, vision, and long-term care insurance plans.</p><p>&middot; A defined benefit pension plan.</p><p>&middot; Traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (after-tax) retirement savings and investment plans through the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching contributions.</p><p>&middot; An opportunity to continue health benefit coverage into retirement after five continuous years of service and health benefit coverage (if you meet all requirements). Office of Personnel Management Website</p><p>&middot; Pre-tax transportation, medical, and childcare reimbursement accounts.</p><p>&middot; Transit Subsidy Program.</p><p>&middot; On-site fitness center.</p><p>Employees of the U.S. District Court are not classified under Civil Service.</p><p>Learn more about working for the Federal Judiciary by visiting the U.S. Courts website:</p><p>https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/who-works-judiciary/court-administration-and-services-careers</p><p><b>The U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p><p>Pay: $104,065.00 - $124,879.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporter Association?</li><li>Do you possess at least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Court Reporter

Superior Court of Orange County

<p></p><div><div><div><div>The Superior Court of California, County of Orange</div><div>
Is now accepting applications for:</div><div></div><div><b><br>
OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENT COURT REPORTER</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
DEADLINE TO APPLY</b></div><div><b>
The deadline for applying is Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
SALARY INFORMATION</b></div><div>
Official Assignment Court Reporter Flat Rate: $58.19</div><div>
Anticipated Starting Rate: $58.19</div><div></div><div><b><br>
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS</b></div><div>
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)</div><div>
Choice of five medical plans</div><div>
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</div><div>
Vacation and sick leave packages</div><div>
14 paid holidays per year</div><div>
Educational &amp; professional reimbursement</div><div>
Optional deferred compensation program (457plan)</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ADDITIONAL COURT REPORTER HIGHLIGHTS</b></div><div>
Hiring Incentive &ndash; up to $5,000</div><div>
Supplemental Independent Transcript Income</div><div></div><div><b><br>
TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY</b></div><div>
This position is not eligible for teleworking opportunities.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Opportunity Details</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT</b></div><div>
The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our court is recognized for leading innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.</div><div></div><div><br>
To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ABOUT THE POSITION</b></div><div>
Under general supervision, the Official Assignment Court Reporter, working on an intermittent basis, reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings. A stenographic record is defined as using the voice method or the machine method. The Official Assignment Court Reporter prepares and certifies transcripts, and, at the direction of the Court, reads the report aloud in court, in accordance with applicable code sections; and performs related tasks within the area of assignment.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Official Assignment Court Reporter is distinguished from an Official Court Reporter in that the classification provides additional courtroom support from time to time on an as-needed basis. Incumbents will be expected to gradually perform a broader range of duties with increasing responsibility and independence as experience is gained. An Official Assignment Court Reporter is expected to qualify for advancement to Official Court Reporter by the end of a fifty-two (52) week probationary period. There is no permanent status in the Official Assignment Court Reporter classification. Upon advancement to Official Court Reporter, incumbents are placed on a six (6) month promotional probation period.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Duties for the classification may include, but are not limited to:</i></div><div></div><div><br>
1. Assumes assignment responsibility to report accurate verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic equipment and/or Computer Aided Transcription (CAT); asks Judicial Officer for clarification of instructions, orders, or takes other actions to properly note the official court record; this function is usually performed in the courtroom, however, the needs of the court may require reporting to be done in judicial chambers, conference rooms, or in rare circumstances, off-site locations.</div><div></div><div><br>
2. Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings.</div><div></div><div><br>
3. Prepares transcripts; reviews and certifies transcripts of court proceedings.</div><div></div><div><br>
4. Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files of the court record for which the court reporter is directly responsible; prepares daily transcripts as needed; and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by the court, pursuant to applicable codes.</div><div></div><div><br>
5. Depending on the assignment, ensures Realtime text provided is compatible with litigation support software.</div><div></div><div><br>
6. Changes assignments on short notice or works temporarily on assignments at various Justice Centers.</div><div></div><div><br>
7. Attends and participates in professional meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Court Reporting; and performs other related duties as assigned.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENT COURT REPORTER</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>REQUIRED LICENSE(S)</b></div><div>
Passage of the State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) Examinations and possession of a valid California CSR License. With acceptable history with the CSR Board of California or the District Court of Appeal.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><div>
(a) Possession of a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification.</div><div>
(b) Broad reporting experience (e.g., preliminary hearings, civil trials, criminal trials, complex litigation, complex criminal proceedings, juvenile proceedings, appeal transcripts, special transcripts, etc.)</div><div>
(c) Experience in preparing daily transcripts.</div><div>
(d) Prepared transcripts for the District Court of Appeal or any other appellate courts.</div><div>
(e) Registered Merit Reporter certification (RMR).</div><div>
(f) Realtime Reporting certification (CRR).</div><div>
(g) California Certificate in Realtime Reporting (CCRR)</div><div>
(h) Certified Realtime Generalist (CRG)</div><div>
(i) Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR)</div><div>
(j) Certificate of Merit (CM)</div><div>
(k) Realtime Verbatim Reporter (RVR)</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>APPLICATION PROCESS</b></div><div>
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. .</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SELECTION PROCESS</b></div><div><b>
STEP 1:</b> Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. It is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
STEP 2:</b> Candidates will be required to provide a copy of a recent transcript (e.g., within the last six (6) months as part of the recruitment process). Those candidates passing the transcript review and an oral exam will be referred to step 3 in the selection process.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
STEP 3:</b> Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.</div><div></div><div><br>
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS</b></div><div>
Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ELIGIBLE LIST</b></div><div>
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
STATUS NOTIFICATIONS</b></div><div>
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
E-VERIFY</b></div><div>
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Official Assignment Court Reporter

<div><p><b>Judge Michelle L. Clark, who is chambered in the Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria, Minnesota, seeks qualified candidates for a Court Reporter position, preferably Stenographic. </b>The ability to travel is a requirement for this position as the court reporter will occasionally work in other counties within the Seventh Judicial District.
</p><p>This position is responsible for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony from judicial proceedings, hearings, and conferences, in compliance with all applicable statutes and court rules or as directed by the appointing authority. Additionally, the court reporter serves as the judicial officer's confidential assistant.
</p><p>Alexandria is a beautiful, vibrant community of approximately 15,000 located midway between Fargo and the Twin Cities along Interstate 94. Alexandria is in the heart of lake country and anyone with an interest in outdoor activities will be satisfied with the diversity of things to do. The community is family and pet friendly. Alexandria will appeal to anyone who is looking to be outside of a metropolitan area without sacrificing all the benefits of a big city.
</p><p>Prior to assuming the bench, Judge Clark worked as a law clerk for one year before joining a private practice in Alexandria. After 10 years, she moved to the Douglas County Attorney's Office, where she worked for eight years before taking the bench. She enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Example of Duties:
</b></p><p><i>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
</i></p><ul><li><p>Capture a verbatim record of court proceedings.
</p></li><li><p>Reads or plays back testimony upon request.
</p></li><li><p>Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court, opinions, State Statutes, legal guidelines and policies.
</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate and complete files and records.
</p></li><li><p>Maintain awareness of Rules, Statutes, and policy changes/additions/deletions.
</p></li><li><p>Serve as the Judge's confidential assistant.
</p></li><li><p>Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge.
</p></li><li><p>Some travel is required.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualification
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<b>Stenographic Court Reporter </b>: <i>A person seeking employment with the Branch for the position of official stenographic court reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:
</i></p><p>Graduation from high school or equivalent; <b>and </b>Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years; <b>or </b>Compliance with one of the following: Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; <b>or </b>Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association; <b>or </b>Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two (2) years and within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b), and then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy as described in (d) below; <b>or </b>Obtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation, must, within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b), and then produce a transcript. The participating RPR certified stenographer will determine that Ninety-five (95) percent accuracy is achieved to successfully complete this requirement.
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Stenographic court reporters who do not meet requirements as noted above must become certified by the Minnesota Judicial Branch or the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) as an Electronic Court Reporter within three months of hire and take the record electronically until they are in compliance with a, b, c, or d above.
</p><p><b>Electronic Court Reporter </b>: <i>A person seeking employment with the Branch for the position of official electronic court reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:
</i></p><p>Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed in the classification specification; <b>and </b>Compliance with one of the following within three months of hire:
</p><p>Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certificate from the State Court Administrator, <b>or </b>Receive an Electronic Court Reporter Certification and an Electronic Transcriber Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); <b>or </b>Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certification from an accredited court reporter school. Court Reporters are at-will employees, and the work is performed under the supervision of a District Court Judge.
</p><p><b>Supplemental Information:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the bottom of this page.
</p></li><li><p>In addition to completing the online application, please upload and attach a cover letter and resume.
</p></li><li><p>Current judicial branch employees must have satisfactory performance in all competencies in their most recent performance evaluation and no discipline above an oral reprimand in the preceding 6 months.
</p></li><li><p>Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.
</p></li><li><p>This position will remain opened until filled.
</p></li><li>If you have questions about this position, please contact us at: 7th8th.HumanResources@courts.state.mn.us</li></ul></div>
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</b></div><div>Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another&rsquo;s growth.<br>
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</b></div><div>The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family&rsquo;s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Employee Benefits - Careers at the Minnesota Judicial Branch Careers . Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.<br>
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<div><b>Equal Employment Opportunity
</b></div><div>It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at 7th8th.HumanResources@courts.state.mn.us . The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.<br>
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Court Reporter Elect, Judge Michelle Clark, Douglas County

Western District of Texas

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Overview</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Position Title: Official Court Reporter</b></div><div><b>
Job Number: USDC 26-11</b></div><div><b>
Closing Date: Open Until Filled; priority consideration to applications received by March 25, 2026</b></div><div><b>
Salary Range: $98,137 &ndash;$117,765* (</b><b><i>Salary commensurate with qualifications and duty station)</i></b></div><ul><li><i>Court Reporter(CR) Levels1&ndash;5inaccordancewith the 2026CourtReporters'RatesofPay.</i></li></ul><div><b>
Location: </b><b>Austin, Texas</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Official Court Reporter in the Austin divisional office. An official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. Occasional travel will be required as the Court is designated to preside in other locations throughout the Western District of Texas.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Attend and record verbatim court sessions for both civil and criminal proceedings; read back portions of court record as required.</li><li>
Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties.</li><li>
Provide transcripts and/or a Realtime feed to the Court upon request, without charge.</li><li>
Perform administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.</li><li>
Maintain and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirements and national and local policies.</li><li>
Adhere to the requirements of <i>The Guide to Judiciary Policy</i>, Volume VI, as well as the Court&rsquo;s local Court Reporter Management Plan.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications &amp; Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Must possess a minimum of at least one (1) year of prime court reporting experience in a court, or in the freelance field of service or a combination thereof.</li><li>
Must have passed the Registered Professional Reporters (RPR) examination administered by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination* such as the Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) administered by the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA).</li><li>
Realtime court reporting proficiency, Realtime certification is <i>preferred.</i></li><li>
Must own or be willing to purchase, upon entry on duty, realtime court reporting equipment.</li><li>
Excellent organizational and communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations.</li><li>
Work well under pressure and be willing to work as part of a team of court reporters fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the Court.</li><li>
Must possess tact, good judgement, poise, initiative, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.</li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
<i>Equivalent Qualifying Examination - Professional associations (other than the NCRA) and state license examinations may be acceptably equivalent to the NCRA testing, but the requirements for the examinations at the time of administration should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as the requirements change from time-to-time.</i></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Registered Professional Reporters (RPR) or equivalent qualifying exam.</li><li>
Reporters who possess a Certificate of Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) or are a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) from NCRA or have passed an equivalent qualifying exam.</li><li>
Reporters with prior federal court experience.</li></ul><br>
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COMPENSATION</b><br>
CR LEVEL 1: $ 98,137 (minimum qualifications)<br>
CR LEVEL 2: $ 103,044 (requires merit certification) *<br>
CR LEVEL 3: $ 107,950 (requires realtime certification) **<br>
CR LEVEL 4: $ 112,857 (requires realtime and merit certification)<br>
CR LEVEL 5: $ 117,765 (current Federal Official Court Reporter hired before October 11, 2009, with longevity: minimum of ten years Federal Service; Merit and Realtime Certification by NCRA)<br>
<ul><li>Merit Certification (RMR): Registered merit reporter certificate from NCRA</li></ul>
**Realtime Certification (CRR): Successful completion of a certified realtime examination by NCRA<br>
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. The following link provides further information on the Federal Court Reporting Program transcripts.<br>
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 https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/federal-court-reporting-program ;</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Procedure</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Qualified candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter (include job title/number listed above), detailed resume, e-mail address, daytime phone number, and a copy of all court reporter certifications to: www.txwd.uscourts.gov &gt; Court Info &gt; Jobs &gt; Current Employment Opportunities &amp; Online Application. <b>Applications will be considered as soon as received and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.</b></div><div><i><br>
The United States Courts reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. More than one position may be filled from this posting. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Court Unit Executive may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. The Court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation. This position is subject to mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payments. </i><i>All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) and seeking U.S. citizenship.</i><i> Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Employees of the U.S. Courts serve under &quot;Excepted Appointments&quot; and are considered &quot;at-will&quot; employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees (available for review upon request). Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation is needed.</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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