COURT REPORTER

Ricouncil94; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 77,143 - 87,244; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Direct deposit requirement

Job summary

A government agency in United States, Rhode Island is seeking a skilled Court Reporter for full-time employment. The ideal candidate must possess a strong understanding of court stenography and legal terminology, with the ability to take dictation at 225 words per minute. Responsibilities include preparing transcripts and adapting to computer-aided transcription systems. Join our team and contribute to serving the public effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of punctuation, grammar, spelling.
• Ability to type 70 words per minute.
• Experience as a court stenographer in comparable jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Take dictation at 225 words per minute.
• Prepare accurate transcripts and maintain files.
• Adapt to computer-aided transcription systems.

Skills

Court stenography knowledge

Legal terminology

Ability to take dictation

Typing speed

Education

Graduation from accredited college or school

Tools

Case CATalyst

Job description

COURT REPORTER page is loaded## COURT REPORTERlocations: LICHT Judicial Complextime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 14, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100086# **Department**Judiciary Department# **Division**Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry# **Salary**$77,143.00 - $87,244.00# **Job Profile**JC-00443300-72 - Court Reporter# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**# **Opening Date**December 14, 2025# **Closing Date**December 13, 2026# **Job Requisition Number**JR100086 COURT REPORTER (Open Date: 12/14/2025)# **Pay Grade**U00128 A# **Classification**Court Reporter# **Class Definition****Duties/Job Responsibilities:**The Court Reporter shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles of court stenography, as well as a thorough knowledge of punctuation, grammar, spelling, medical and legal terminology; the ability to take dictation at the rate of a minimum of 225 words per minute, type 70 words per minute; apply verbatim reporting skills in the courtroom setting, and the ability to prepare in proper form all transcripts that are ordered; maintain accurate files and records of work in progress, work completed, and other notes subject to later transcription. Must adapt to the Case CATalyst, computer-aided transcription system used by the Superior Court. Although not required, RPR certificate is a plus.**Required Experience:**Graduation from a college of recognized standing or accredited business school or private course of study specializing in stenographic reporting; experience such as may have been gained through employment as a court stenographer in any other comparable jurisdiction; or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above.# **Supplemental Information**Monday through Friday; 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at .Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.### WELCOME TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOB OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION WEBSITE**The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact.**