Court Reporter - Division 6

State Court Administrator; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Pension plan

Vacation time

Life insurance

Job summary

The 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri seeks a Certified Court Reporter to provide accurate verbatim transcripts of court proceedings. You will maintain electronic storage and manage exhibits, delivering transcripts upon request and ensuring compliance with court procedures.

Requires CCR certification and completion of background screenings; duties include preparing documents, proofreading materials, and supporting the judge and court staff. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Certified Court Reporter (CCR) as per Rule 14 of the Missouri Supreme Court.
• Background screenings may be required, including education verification.
• Knowledge of court procedures, terminology and English grammar.

Responsibilities

• Record and preserve courtroom proceedings via verbatim methods.
• Transcribe records and provide transcripts on request within a reasonable time after fees are paid.
• Prepare letters, correspondence, forms, and other legal documents.
• Edit and proofread documents; maintain and update files.
• Generate reports and operate office equipment; mark exhibits.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Verbatim reporting

Stenography

Attention to detail

English grammar

Confidentiality

Office software

Education

CCR certification

Tools

Court reporting software

Electronic record systems

Job description

Position Overview

Department: Division 06
County or State Funded: State
Exempt or Non-exempt: Exempt
Pay Grade: S-95
Salary: $72,515.50 annually

Basic Function and Responsibility: Highly responsible work in verbatim reporting of judicial proceedings at high rates of speed and preparing verbatim transcripts as required. Must prepare a complete and accurate report of proceedings and maintain electronic backup storage of such proceedings. Must keep all exhibits in possession until otherwise requested by the court, includes other administrative duties as assigned by the judge or designee. All work performed in accordance with procedures established by the district judges and clerk of court and is reviewed upon completion for accuracy and content.

Characteristics and Assigned Duties

• Record and preserve all courtroom proceedings through acceptable verbatim recording method, such as machine shorthand or steno mask.
• Transcribe records of proceedings and provide accurate transcripts to person, or persons requesting the same within a reasonable amount of time, contingent upon payments of fees.
• Perform a variety of legal office support work including preparing letters, correspondence, forms, and other documents.
• Edit, proofread, correct written materials, and maintain copies of documents, and maintain, monitor and update files.
• Generate reports and operate office equipment, and perform courtroom duties, such as marking exhibits.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications related to court reporting work.
• Knowledge of filing and electronic record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of legal processes and terminology.
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and skill in reading/preparing legal documents.
• Advanced skill in communicating effectively using the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in application of state and federal guidelines, rules, and statutes to perform essential functions of position.
• Advanced skill in discretion and maintaining confidential information.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Must be a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) as provided by Rule 14 of the Missouri State Supreme Court Rules.

  Special Requirements

  All candidates selected for employment will be subject to background screenings as part of the hiring process. Certain positions may also require additional checks, including but not limited to education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, and physical assessments, as applicable to the responsibilities of the role.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  The 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

  Benefits

  Health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave, a pension plan, plus many more.