Court Reporter II - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 13 holidays

Vacation leave up to 21 days

Sick leave up to 21 days

Paid jury/witness time off

State health benefits

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

State retirement

Job summary

Hilo, Hawaii—Hawai`i State Judiciary seeks a Court Reporter II to take verbatim records of civil, criminal, and Grand Jury proceedings and to prepare certified transcripts for official records.

The position requires graduation from high school, demonstrated stenography speeds, and a Hawaii CSR certificate (RPR accepted). New salary rate effective July 1, 2026, with additional compensation for transcript preparation under Hawaii law.

Qualifications

• Education: high school graduation; substitution allowed for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Stenographic requirement: 225 words per minute in Q&A, 200 wpm in charges, 180 wpm in literary.
• CSR certification: Hawaii CSR certificate or RPR accepted.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbatim records of civil, criminal, and Grand Jury court proceedings; transcribes and certifies transcripts.
• Certifies typewritten transcripts and performs other duties as required.

Skills

Shorthand speed

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-131TO, Court Reporter II, SR-27*, Hilo, Hawaii. In addition to receiving a base salary from the State of Hawaii, Judiciary Court Reporters are entitled to additional compensation for preparing transcripts in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes section 606-13 and the Rules Governing Court Reporting in the State of Hawaii.

• New salary rate effective July 1, 2026

Summary of Duties

Takes verbatim records of civil, criminal, and Grand Jury court proceedings; transcribes and certifies typewritten transcripts; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school. Work experience which required the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Stenographic Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to take verbatim dictation at:

• 225 words per minute in question and answer testimony;
• 200 words per minute in jury charges;
• 180 words per minute in literary; and transcribe such dictation at an acceptable rate.

License Requirement: To qualify, applicants must possess a current certificate as a Hawaii Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) issued by the Supreme Court through the Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters.*

NOTE: Applicants who do not currently possess a Hawaii CSR certificate, but possess a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certificate issued by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) may also apply. If you are selected for a position, you will not be able to start employment until you receive a Hawaii CSR certificate issued by the Supreme Court through the Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters.

To obtain more information about the certificate including application materials, please email the Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters at [e-mail], or visit their website at hicsr.com.

Benefits

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/