courtroom reporter

U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office, Northern District of Iowa

<p>POSITION OVERVIEW:</p><p>The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa is seeking qualified applicants for an Official Court Reporter. Official Court Reporters are 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. Official Court Reporters are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan of the Court.</p><p>REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:</p><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. Fees for transcripts sold to private parties are established by Judicial Conference and are retained by the Official Court Reporter. Provide transcripts and/or Realtime feed to the Court upon request, without charge.</li><li>Perform such 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 requirement and Judicial Conference policy.</li><li>Adhere to requirements of The Guide to Judiciary Policy, Volume VI, as well as the Court&rsquo;s local Court Reporter Management Plan.</li><li>Provide and maintain his or her own court compatible equipment and supplies necessary to produce transcription, including all necessary software, paper, and electronic storage media.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p>Pay: $95,454.00 - $109,772.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</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>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>court reporting: 1 year (Required)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Realtime certification (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401</p>

Official Court Reporter

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>
<b>
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>
<br>
 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>

County of El Paso, TX

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Acceptable Experience and Education</b></div><div>
High School diploma or GED; attendance of or graduation from a Court Reporting College or Court Reporting School for training in the use of shorthand, machine shorthand or oral stenography to create a verbatim record of oral testimony.</div><div></div><div><br>
Preferred: Associates Degree in Applied Science for Court and Conference reporting, and/or at least two (2) years&rsquo; experience as a full-time Certified Court Reporter as defined by statute.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Certificates and Licenses Required</b></div><div>
Currently Certified Shorthand Reporter as defined by Section 154.101 of the Texas Government Code and recognized by the Supreme Court of Texas</div><div></div><div><br>
Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s) &ndash; Texas (every 2 years)</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Essential Duties</b></div><div>
Attends all sessions of the court.</div><div></div><div><br>
Takes full shorthand notes of oral testimony requested to be on the record offered before the court, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings.</div><div></div><div><br>
Read portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes of testimony, argument, or matters of law upon request of the trial court.</div><div></div><div><br>
Files all exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court.</div><div></div><div><br>
Preserves all shorthand notes for future reference, as per statutory guidelines.</div><p></p><div><br>
Furnishes a verbatim transcript, as per statutory guidelines, of the reported evidence, including necessary exhibits or documents, or other proceedings, in whole or in part, utilizing his/her expertise of one of the following means:</div><div></div><div><br>
Certifies the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, as per statutory guidelines.</div><div></div><div><br>
Meets deadlines as set forth by law;</div><div></div><div><br>
Follows all guidelines and court room procedures;</div><div></div><div><br>
Ensures the integrity of the record is never compromised;</div><div></div><div><br>
Maintains and keeps court reporting equipment and software up to date;</div><div></div><div><br>
References necessary resource material, as needed;</div><div></div><div><br>
Compiles statistical information, reports and data;</div><div></div><div><br>
Assists the public with inquiries;</div><div></div><div><br>
May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures;</div><div></div><div><br>
Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;</div><div></div><div><br>
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;</div><div></div><div><br>
Performs other related duties as directed by the court, including helping answer the telephone, give court settings, assists during voir dire and jury trials; anything other court personnel might need assistance with;</div><div></div><div><br>
Substitutes, if assigned, for court staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Other Important Duties</b><b>*</b></div><div>
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.</div><div></div><div><br>
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.</div></div><br>
<p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Summary of Position</b></div><div>
The Certified Court Reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines who is a Sworn Officer of the court who attends all sessions of the court and takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings of said sessions, preserving the shorthand notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, to include exhibits admitted.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Organizational Relationships</b></div><div>
Reports to: Judge</div><div></div><div><br>
Directs: this is a non-supervisory position</div><div></div><div><br>
Other: Has frequent contact with other courts and staff, attorneys, paralegals, psychiatrists, social workers, medical and mental health treatment providers, agencies within the State of Texas, jurors, law enforcement and corrections officers, probation officers, the general public and other county employees</div><div><b><br>
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></div><div><i>
Knowledge of:</i><b> </b>Appellate Court rules; state rules, regulations, policies and statutes governing court reporters in the State of Texas; Courtroom procedures dealing with all aspects of court reporting; legal terminology; medical terminology; the principles and practices of effective customer service; principles and practices training; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.</div><div><i>
Skill/Ability to:</i> use reference books; perform Court reporting; obtain certification by the State of Texas; use all equipment related to court reporting; have good hearing and visual acuity, and manual dexterity; be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks; display a high degree of self-motivation; time management; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; able to deal with the public and defendants; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check;</div><div></div><div><br>
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:</div><ul><li>
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;</li><li>
Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;</li><li>
Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;</li><li>
Maintain strict confidentiality;</li><li>
Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,</li><li>
Maintain and enhance the County&rsquo;s commitment to customer service excellence</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><div>El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (s<i>ome benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) </i>consisting of the following:<br>
<br>
<b>HOLIDAYS</b><br>
16 holidays per year as recognized.<br>
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<b>VACATION</b><br>
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.<br>
<i>10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)</i><br>
<i>15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)</i><br>
<i>20 days (15 years of service or over)</i><br>
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<b>SICK LEAVE</b><br>
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.<br>
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<b>MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES</b><br>
Military Leave &ndash; 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service<br>
Bereavement Leave &ndash; 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.<br>
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<b>MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS</b><b> </b><p><b>Plan Costs &ndash; Biweekly Rates</b></p><p><b><i>Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026</i></b></p><p><b>Medical</b><br>
<b>Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) </b><br>
<b><i>No Discounts</i></b><br>
EE Only $5.34<br>
EE &amp; Spouse $145.30<br>
EE &amp; Children $101.93<br>
EE &amp; Family $200.09<br>
<br>
<b><i>6% Wellness Discount</i></b><br>
EE Only - $5.02<br>
EE &amp; Spouse - $136.58<br>
EE &amp; Children - $95.81<br>
EE &amp; Family - $188.09</p><p></p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Core Plan </b><br>
<b><i>No Discounts</i></b><br>
EE Only - $35.70<br>
EE &amp; Spouse - $226.41<br>
EE &amp; Children - $174.96<br>
EE &amp; Family - $322.25<br>
<br>
<b><i>6% Wellness Discount</i></b><br>
EE Only - $33.56<br>
EE &amp; Spouse - $212.83<br>
EE &amp; Children - $164.46<br>
EE &amp; Family - $302.92</p><p></p><br>
<p><b>RETIREMENT</b><br>
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.</p><br>
<b>DEFERRED COMPENSATION</b><br>
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.<br>
<br>
<b>LIFE INSURANCE</b><br>
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.<br>
<br>
<b>LONG-TERM DISABILITY</b><br>
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.<br>
<br>
<b>SHORT-TERM DISABILITY</b><br>
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.<br>
<br>
<b>RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE</b><br>
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.<br>
<br>
<b>EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM</b><br>
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.<br>
<br>
<b>SECTION 125 MEDICAL &amp; DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM</b><br>
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.<br>
<br>
<b>HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT</b><br>
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.<p><b>EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)</b><br>
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.</p><p><b>EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER</b><br>
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p>

65TH DISTRICT COURT - CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER

U.S. District Court - District of Massachusetts

<p>The U.S. District Court Clerk&rsquo;s Office for the District of Massachusetts is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time position for an Official Court Reporter. The position is based in the District Court in Boston, Massachusetts.</p><p><b>Summary:</b></p><p>The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Boston, has an opening for an Official Court Reporter. Official Court Reporters serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States, The Court Reporter&rsquo;s Manual published by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, and policies of the Clerk&rsquo;s Office. Periodic travel to offices throughout the district is required.</p><p><b>Representative Duties:</b></p><p>The Official Court Reporter records verbatim testimony by Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) for civil and criminal court proceedings and provides Real Time reporting services. At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference. Additionally, Court Reporters are responsible for determining that billings and formats comply with Judicial Conference requirements.</p><p>Court Reporters must adhere to the requirements of the Court&rsquo;s Court Reporter Management Plan of this District and maintain accurate, legible records which are subject to audits. This position involves completing record-keeping forms, documenting the information contained in reports, as well as maintaining and safeguarding records until their disposition according to statutory requirements and Judicial Conference policy.</p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><p>At least one year of prime stenographic CAT court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination is required. Four years of experience is preferred unless the candidate can demonstrate extradentary skills with less years of experience.</p><p>Qualification by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters of the National Court Reporters Association or passed an 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 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis;</p><p>A Certificate of Merit from the National Court Reporters Association, a requirement for Level II. Realtime certification required for Level III. Realtime certification and Merit Certification required for level IV (level V available only to court reporter's hired prior to October 11, 2009);</p><p>Realtime Court Reporter experience, demonstrated proficiency, and access to CAT transcription equipment;</p><p>Successful completion of the Certified Realtime Reporter Examination offered by the National Court Reporters Association or having passed an equivalent qualifying examination is preferred;</p><p>Supply of all necessary personal equipment and software (e.g. computer, a display, write, cable, invoicing software and Realtime software);</p><p>Applicants must be U.S. citizens or meet the exceptions to the statutory restrictions on hiring non-citizens to work in the federal government in the continental United States.</p><p>The successful candidate also should possess: strong interpersonal skills; maturity; responsibility; poise; tact; good judgment; initiative; ability to work harmoniously with others and effective oral and written communication skills;</p><p>Commitment to public service.</p><p><b>FBI Background Investigation</b></p><p>Person selected is subject to a background check or investigation, which includes an FBI fingerprint check. Employee retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination. Applicants will also be required to complete a security clearance application.</p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><p>A generous benefits package is available and includes the following:</p><ul><li>Eleven (11) paid federal holidays</li><li>Paid annual and sick leave</li><li>Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)</li><li>Health benefits under the Federal Employees&rsquo; Health Benefits Program (FEHB)</li><li>Dental and Vision insurance options under the Federal Employees Vision and Dental Insurance Program (FEDVIP)</li><li>Flexible Benefits Program</li><li>Life insurance benefits under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)</li><li>Transit subsidy program</li></ul><p><b>Hours</b></p><p>Clerk&rsquo;s Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Working hours may vary based on the court calendar.</p><p><b>How To Apply</b></p><p>Applicants should apply through the court&rsquo;s online applicant tracking system. To view openings and to apply, visit our applicant tracking system at <i><b>https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/recruitment/</b></i></p><p>Applicants must submit the following:</p><p>1. A cover letter indicating why you are interested in being considered for this position,</p><p>2. A current resume;</p><p>3. A list of three professional references, preferably current and/or prior supervisors (include their current contact information) ,</p><p>4. A completed AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch employment (submitted via applicant system), and</p><p>5. A sample transcript.</p><p><b>Information For Applicants:</b></p><p>The District of Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diversified workforce. Employees of the United States District Court are appointed in the excepted service, are considered &ldquo;at-will&rdquo; employees, and serve at the pleasure of the Court. All Court employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct, copies of which are available upon request. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or meet the exceptions to the statutory restrictions on hiring non-citizens to work in the federal government in the continental United States. The United States District Court is a part of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. Although comparable to the Executive Branch (civil service) in salary, leave accrual, health benefits, life insurance benefits, and retirement benefits, generally court employees are not subject to the many statutory and regulatory provisions that govern civil service employment.</p><p>The U. S. District Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the job announcement or to fill the position earlier than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which actions may occur without any prior written notice. This job announcement may involve filling more than one position described herein. Applicants who do not submit all requested materials by the closing date of this announcement may lose consideration for the position.</p><p>The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages. Completion of a six- month probationary period is required.</p><p><b>Due to the expected high volume of applicants for this position, the U.S. District Court will only make contact with those qualified applicants who will be invited to interview.</b></p><p><b>NO FAXES PLEASE</b></p><p>Pay: $108,110.00 - $129,732.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Court Reporter

State of North Carolina

<div><p><b>Agency
</b></p>Superior Court
<p></p><p><b>Division
</b></p>SUPERIOR COURT 14
<p></p><p><b>Job Classification Title
</b></p>Official Court Reporter (S)
<p></p><p><b>Position Number
</b></p>60006242
<p></p><p><b>Grade
</b></p>30013214
<p></p><p><b>About Us
</b></p><p>DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.
</p><p></p><p><b>Description of Work
</b></p>SALARY RANGE: $51,919.00 - $90,939.00
<br>
<br>
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a qualified Court Reporter - Resident to record and transcribe verbatim, court trials, hearings, and conferences in Superior Court. Work originates from the need to make a true, complete, and accurate record of civil and criminal proceedings as required by law, to provide transcripts, as requested, and to certify to the record's accuracy.
<p></p><p><b>Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
</b></p><p>Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
</p><ul><li>Record proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences by stenotype, or voice-writing methods.
</li><li>Transcribe the proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court.
</li><li>Read aloud, as required, statements of participants during court proceedings.
</li><li>Place identifying marks on supplemental materials for inclusion in the transcript.
</li><li>Assure evidence has been properly introduced and marked as exhibits.
</li><li>Take dictation of orders and findings of fact, creating documents necessary for a judge's signature.
</li><li>Maintain file, notes, tapes and records of notes indexed to facilitate later reference and use.
</li><li>Proofread, edit, and certify transcripts.
</li><li>Respond to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners.
</li><li>Complete activity reports and travel reimbursement forms if applicable. Submit reports to the Administrative Office of the Courts and/or the court reporting manager in a timely manner.
</li></ul><p></p><p>The resident Court Reporter position reports directly to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or their designee.<br>
<br>
</p><p>Resident Court Reporters are paid for transcripts in addition to base salary.
</p><p></p><div><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
</b></div><div><b>Knowledge of: </b>English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; legal and various specialized terminology; and transcript format and style.
<br>
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<b>Skill in: </b>Transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using court reporting hardware.
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<b>Ability to: </b>Take dictation rapidly and accurately for extended periods of time at a speed sufficient to have attained the required certification; accurately transcribe notes; type a volume of material over a sustained period of time within deadlines; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court in a manner consistent with its decorum.
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</b></p><p><b>INSTRUCTIONS:<br>
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</p><p>Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will <b>not </b>be accepted.
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Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
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It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. R&eacute;sum&eacute;s are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
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<b>*NOTE* </b>Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application <i>before </i>submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
</p><p></p><p><i>All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.<br>
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The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.<br>
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</p><p>Travis Davis
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Human Resources Division
</p><p>http://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
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</b></p><p>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an &ldquo;equivalent combination of education and experience.&rdquo; If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
</p><p></p><p>Certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR); or completion of a court reporting program approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NCRA) and ten years of court reporting experience; or licensed as an official court reporter in another state and five years of court reporting experience.<br>
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</b></div><p></p><p><b>EEO Statement
</b></p><p>T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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</b></p>Travis Edward Davis
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Official Court Reporter - Resident

State of Delaware

<div><div>The employee in this position is responsible for providing accurate, verbatim stenographic (machine method) reporting of court proceedings, including trials, hearings, and conferences within the Court of Chancery. This role ensures the timely preparation and delivery of transcripts as required. The position involves regular interaction with court personnel, litigants, and the public, and operates as part of a team under the supervision of the Chief Court Reporter in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Occasional travel to Kent and Sussex Counties is required.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualification</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Use of Eclipse court reporting software.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience as a stenographic reporter writing and transcribing verbatim proceedings of a judicial or quasi&mdash;judicial nature.</li></ul>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2>
<div><div>Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.</div><div><br>
</div><div><ul><li>Stenographic reporting of all hearings before judicial officers, and prompt production of transcripts as requested by the Court, attorneys and litigants.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work in a team environment to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court reporter&rsquo;s office.</li></ul>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Requirements</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Graduation from a court reporting school or university or college or program which includes courses in standard stenographic methods of taking testimony and dictation, as well as English grammar and punctuation, medical terminology and legal terminology.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession at the time of hire of up-to-date Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) software capable of streaming real-time over the internet using Bridge Mobile.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association within one year of hire.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Successful completion of the Certified Real-Time Reporter (CRR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association within two years of hire.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to communicate courteously, effectively, and professionally, both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work within deadlines to ensure prompt transcript completion.</li></ul>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Posting Information</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>This position is based primarily at the Leonard L. Wiliams Justice Center in New Castle County, DE. Occasional statewide travel to our Kent and Sussex County courthouses is required.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Fees for transcripts ordered by the parties and the public are charged by the reporter in accordance with the guidelines and fee schedule set by the Court.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Transcript preparation includes extensive research of case citations, statutes, and specialized terminology.</li></ul>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of Hire</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Direct Deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.</li></ul>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Full time employees are eligible for free parking.</li></ul>
<ul><li>To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/</li></ul>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Selection Process</b></h2>
<div><p>The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.</p>
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<p>Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the &ldquo;My Applications&rdquo; tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Accommodations</b></h2>
<div><p>Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.</p>
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Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.</p>
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If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.</p>
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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.</p></div></div>

Court Reporter - Real Time

Superior Court of California, County of Yuba

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<br>This position exercises considerable independent responsibility for maintaining essentialcourt testimony and records, verbatim testimony must be safeguarded from alteration and unauthorized access. Testimony transcripts must be clear and unambiguous and kept in a system of records that meet the high standards of the court. At time the incumbent must be able to read back and/or provide copies of testimony in a clear and professional manner that favorably represents the court. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification; however, other duties may also be required.Provide court reporting service to the court; record verbatim testimony in assigned proceedings including, but not limited to civil, criminal and juvenile actions.Use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT)Read testimony aloud at the direction of the court.Prepare printed or magnetic media transcripts, review and certify printed transcripts of court proceedings.Maintain a variety of electronic and paper files of that portion of the court record for which the reporter is directly responsible, prepare daily transcripts as needed, and provide transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by order of the court.Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: California statutes relating to court reporting services.Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) machines, legal procedures, specific rules and precedents.Medical terminology.Legal terminology, phraseology, documents, forms and procedures.Business English, including vocabulary; grammer and punctuation.Common office machines and their operation.Common office personal computers and various software packages for word processing, charts, graphs and spreadsheets. Ability to: Hear and distinguish words spoken in varying tones, volumes and accents. UUse Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) and Real-Time Reporting.Maintain a very high degree of accuracy in all typed and written documents and notes.Record verbatim testimony at a rate certified to perform the work.Provide read-back of all or portions of the record instantaneously upon request.Promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate and certify the final transcript.Safely maintain the files and notes of the court record for which court reporters are responsible.Work independently with minimum supervision.Handle simultaneous tasks while paying attention to detail and priorities.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Provide excellent customer service with the public, co-workers and other court staff.Experience: Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge andskill is acceptable; a typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is outlined below.Equivalent to at least a high school education. Currently certified as a Certified ShorthandReporter or a Certified Court Reporter by the State of California; maintain acurrent California Driver's License. At least ONE year experience as a Court Reporter. Working Conditions: Specified positions may require being able to pass a detailed background investigation.May be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Physical Demands: Mobility to work in a typical setting, sitting in one position for long periods of time.Occasional travel and movement in and about sites may be required by the court.

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