Court Reporter II - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Hawaii is seeking a Court Reporter II to record and transcribe court proceedings accurately. The role requires successful applicants to hold a valid Hawai`i CSR or RPR certification and demonstrates proficiency in stenographic skills. This position provides additional compensation for transcript preparation as stipulated by state laws.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Ability to take verbatim dictation at specified words per minute.
• Possess a current CSR certificate or RPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Take verbatim records of court proceedings.
• Transcribe and certify typewritten transcripts.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Skills

Stenographic skills

Verbal comprehension

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Recruitment Number 25-068TO, Court Reporter II, SR-25, Hilo, Hawaii.

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

1. 225 words per minute in question and answer testimony;
2. 200 words per minute in jury charges;
3. 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 Hawai`i Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) issued by the Supreme Court through the Hawai`i Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters.*

*NOTE: Applicants who do not currently possess a Hawai`i 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 Hawai`i CSR certificate issued by the Supreme Court through the Hawai`i Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters.

To obtain more information about the certificate including application materials, please email the Hawai`i Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters [e-mail] following may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [e-mail], or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.

License: Applicants must submit a copy of a current Hawai`i Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters certificate or Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certificate issued by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or Registered Professional Report (RPR) certificate,at the time of application.