Court Reporter II - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

21 vacation days per year

21 sick leave days per year

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for you

Life insurance for employees and for‑e

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary seeks a Court Reporter II to take verbatim court records in Honolulu, transcribe and certify transcripts, and perform related duties. The role requires a high school diploma, stenographic speeds of 225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm charges, and 180 wpm literary, with a Hawaii CSR certificate (or NCRA RPR eligibility).

Applicants must meet licensing requirements and may apply via the Judiciary's Human Resources process, with a competitive public-sector benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required; reading and verbal skills acceptable substitute may apply.
• Stenographic speed requirements: 225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm charges, 180 wpm literary.
• CSR certificate from Hawaii Supreme Court; NCRA RPR may qualify for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbatim records of civil, criminal, and Grand Jury proceedings.
• Transcribes and certifies typewritten transcripts; performs related duties as required.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures compliance with court reporting standards.

Skills

Stenographic ability

Verbal ability

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-132TO, Court Reporter II, SR-27*, Honolulu, Oahu.

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.

• 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.

Supplemental Information

The following may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [e-mail], or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

License: Applicants must submit a copy of a current Hawaii 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.

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• 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/

The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

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; and 180 words per minute in literary, and transcribe such dictation at an acceptable rate.

Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

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.*

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.

• 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.

Which of the following do you possess?

• Hawaii Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate
• Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certificate issued by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).
• None of the above.

04

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. If you choose to submit a resume with your application, be sure the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties are indicated in the resume.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower score.
• Required Question