Court Reporter Steno & Electronic (Official Record)

State of Montana; North Dakota; Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

The Montana Judicial Branch is seeking two Official Court Reporters (one Steno, one Electronic) in Billings, MT. The positions begin January 2, 2026 and require capturing verbatim court records using stenography or computerized recording tools. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Preferred candidates include graduates of NCRA-approved programs or certified reporters (RPR/CRR); training and ongoing CEUs are supported. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Preference given to graduates of a post secondary court reporting (Stenography) program approved by the NCRA and the Montana Supreme Court.
• Experience as an official court reporter in a courtroom setting is preferred, but new court-reporting graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant experience may substitute for prior stenography program completion where the candidate can demonstrate excellent typing skills, ability to operate and troubleshoot computerized recording systems, ability to produce transcripts, and understanding of court procedures.
• Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Certification and Realtime Reporter (CRR) Certification maintained by continuing education per NCRA guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 3-5-603, capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment or a stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription software.
• Set up equipment, conduct sound checks, monitor operation of recording equipment or stenograph machine in courtroom, conference rooms, judge's chambers, or other locations as directed by the judge.
• Maintain a complete record of all verbal communications to provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents in the proceedings.
• Remind parties to speak clearly and one at a time to ensure the integrity of verbatim record.
• During proceedings, locate and read or play back portions of proceedings upon request of the judge or litigants.
• Maintain concentration and attentiveness throughout proceedings despite disruptions.
• Utilize computer equipment and software for preparation of transcripts.
• Transcribe, proofread, certify, and distribute official transcripts.
• Provide court reporter coverage for other judges within the district and for proceedings held in the district; stay current on computerized court reporting technology.
• Communicate with litigants and the public regarding requests for official transcripts.
• Provide administrative support as assigned by the judge.

Ausbildung

Post secondary court reporting (Stenography) program approved by NCRA and Montana Supreme Court

Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Certification

Verified Realtime Reporter (CRR) Certification

Continuing education units per NCRA

Tools

Stenograph machine

Computer-aided transcription software

Jobbeschreibung

The Montana Judicial Branch is seeking two Official Court Reporters (one Steno, one Electronic) in Billings, MT. The positions begin January 2, 2026 and require capturing verbatim court records using stenography or computerized recording tools. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Preferred candidates include graduates of NCRA-approved programs or certified reporters (RPR/CRR); training and ongoing CEUs are supported. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and holidays.