Court Reporter IV

Colorado Judicial Branch; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a professional Court Reporter to provide real-time, verbatim reporting for court proceedings. Candidates must hold NCRA RPR certification and have 1–3 years of court reporting experience. An associate degree or two years of college is required.

The role focuses on producing accurate transcripts, maintaining records, and meeting deadlines in a court environment. Salary range is listed for full-time, non-exempt employment in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Requires RPR certification through the NCRA.
• 1 to 3 years of court reporting experience.
• Associate's degree or 2 years of college or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides real time, verbatim court reporting services for trials, hearings and conferences.
• Manages and maintains transcripts and required reports.
• Ensures backup of stenographic notes, drafts, and transcripts.

Skills

Court reporting

Realtime reporting

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

Tools

CAT software

Stenographic machine

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R41631

Full Time Salary Range: $69,728.40 - $101,106.00

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary Of Job Classification

Provides professional Realtime reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Employees in this classification have obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) and have a completion of at least 96% accuracy on one of the following examinations: Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), Certified Broadcast Captioner (CBC), Certified CART Provider (CCP) through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); or the Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR).

Additional Comments

Please note that to qualify for this position, applicants must have RPR certification through the NCRA.

This requisition is regarding position #62673 for a vacant court reporter position. This position is part of a progressive job series, and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within the series.

Court Reporter II (certified)

Court Reporter III (Colorado Standard)

Court Reporter IV (CRR)

We are positing three requisitions :

Court Reporter II - Certified (Requisition Number: JD06629), Court Reporter III – Colorado Standard (Requisition Number: JD06630), and Court Reporter IV – CRR (Requisition Number: JD06631).

We will fill one open position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant.

Note:

Applicants must apply to each position individually to be considered for each opportunity.

After meeting the three-day minimum posting requirement, this position will be posted for 60 days. The first date of review will be July 27, 2026. New applications will be reviewed each Monday thereafter.

Salary offers are made based on several factors, including relevant experience, available budget, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, aligned with our compensation step plan.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

Provides real time, verbatim court reporting services through stenographic shorthand for jury trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and any applicable requested court proceedings.

Manages and maintains records and prioritizes transcript production. Prepares required reports and documentation pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 05-03 and local policies and procedures.

Ensures backup of all stenographic notes, rough drafts, and completed transcripts including reporter dictionaries, CAT software files, and stenographic machine files.

Assists team members, works on various hearings and/or trials as a team, shares files and work product, and attends weekly meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by the majority of employees is semi complex.

Human Collaboration

Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Interactions have limited impact.

Receives General Direction

Employee normally perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically. Impact of actions are moderate.

Knowledge & Skills

Advanced

Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge. Likely impact on organization is standard.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Equivalency:

Associate's degree or 2 years of college.

OR

Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

Work Related Experience

1 to 3 years of court reporting experience.

Licenses And Certifications

RPR certification through the NCRA plus meet national standard for Realtime (96% accuracy on one of the applicable exams).

Physical Effort Requirements

Medium Work- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment

Good-Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

Work Location

Office or similar indoor environment.

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.