Official Court Reporter - 18th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch in Wichita, KS is hiring an Official Court Reporter to record judicial proceedings at high speed and prepare verbatim transcripts. The role requires formal training in machine shorthand or voice writing and a Kansas CCR certificate or equivalent.

The position is based in the 18th Judicial District at 525 N Main, Wichita, KS 67203, with responsibilities including maintaining electronic backups and potential assignments to any court within the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and formal training in machine shorthand or voice writing.
• Must possess a Kansas CCR certificate or equivalent.
• Realtime writing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record judicial proceedings at high rates of speed and prepare verbatim transcripts upon request.
• Prepare accurate transcripts including technical terminology.
• Maintain electronic backup storage of proceedings.
• Available for assignment to any court within the district.

Skills

Computer-aided transcription

English communication

Self-motivated

Organized

Realtime writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal training in machine shorthand or voice writing program

Kansas CCR certificate or equivalent

Job description

Position number: K0071012, K0244055, K0244064, K0244065, K0069867

Position Title and Salary: Official Court Reporter, Grade 36, $29.07 hourly

Location of Employment: 18th Judicial District, 525 N Main, Wichita, KS 67203

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job Duties:

Highly responsible work recording judicial proceedings at high rates of speed and preparing verbatim transcripts of all hearings when requested. The work entails full responsibility for the preparation of accurate transcripts of proceedings which may involve technical terminology. Maintaining electronic backup storage of proceedings is required. Available for assignment to any court within the district.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and MUST have completed formal training in machine shorthand or voice writing program. MUST possess a Kansas Certified Reporter CCR certificate or equivalent.

Desired Abilities:

Computer-aided transcription experience, good communication and English skills, self-motivated, organized individual preferred. Realtime writing is strongly preferred.

Applications are accepted until filled.

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch by calling 316-660-5803 or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER