Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D6 - Location TBD)

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking a Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter to capture court proceedings in Iowa. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and relevant court reporting certification. The starting pay range is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour with excellent benefits, including a retirement plan and paid time off. Candidates must follow the application process and pass a background check.

Benefits

Excellent affordable benefit package

Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months.
• Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Proficiency must meet the standard of the National Court Reporters Association.

Responsibilities

• Capture court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine.
• Prepare transcripts, perform general office work.
• Travel may be required within the District.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills including video conferencing

Critical thinking skills

Detail-orientation

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school

Graduation from a school of court reporting

Tools

Court reporting software

Stenotype machines

Job description

Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D6 - Location TBD)

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Job Description

The 6 th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the 6 th Judicial District.

Job Description

The 6 th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the 6 th Judicial District.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour or $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

Location: TBD; may require travel within the District

To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Captures court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine
• Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request
• Prepares transcripts, performs general office work
• Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings
• Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee
• Electronic document filing required in all counites within the District
• May be required to work for any Judicial Officer within the District, per operational needs
• Travel may be required
• Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment
  
  

What’s In It For YOU

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs
  
  

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and graduation from a school of court reporting.
• Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months of employment, and certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Certification demonstrates proficiency based on the standard of the National Court Reporters Association for the earned designation of Registered Professional Reporter or the National Verbatim Reporters Association for the earned designation of Certified Verbatim Reporter.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills including video conferencing (Zoom)
• 10-key skills
• Ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public
• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-orientation
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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