Official Court Reporter - 27th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Council is seeking an Official Court Reporter in the 27th Judicial District (Reno County, Kansas) to provide verbatim court reporting and transcripts with high speed and accuracy.

The role requires a Kansas Certified Court Reporter certificate (or eligibility for a temporary certificate), strong computer and transcript skills, and adherence to court procedures for exhibits and record storage. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal training in machine shorthand.
• Experience using computer equipment.
• Kansas Certified Court Reporter certificate (or eligibility for temporary certificate).

Responsibilities

• Highly responsible work in verbatim reporting of judicial proceedings at high rates of speed and preparing verbatim transcripts as required.
• Must prepare a complete and accurate report of proceedings and maintain electronic backup storage of such proceedings.
• Must keep all exhibits in possession until otherwise requested by the court, including other administrative duties as assigned by the chief judge or designee.
• All work is performed in accordance with procedures established by the district judges and court administrator and is reviewed upon completion for accuracy and content.

Skills

Verbatim reporting

Transcript preparation

Court exhibits handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal training in machine shorthand

Kansas Certified Court Reporter certificate (or eligibility for temporary certificate)

Tools

Computer equipment proficiency

Job description

Position number

K0073895

Location of Employment

27th Judicial District, Reno County, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits

Official Court Reporter, grade 36, $60,463.28 annually

$62,018.84 at 6 months of successful performance

$66,748.82 at 1-year of successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job Duties

• Highly responsible work in verbatim reporting of judicial proceedings at high rates of speed and preparing verbatim transcripts as required.


• Must prepare a complete and accurate report of proceedings and maintain electronic backup storage of such proceedings.


• Must keep all exhibits in possession until otherwise requested by the court, including other administrative duties as assigned by the chief judge or designee.


• All work is performed in accordance with procedures established by the district judges and court administrator and is reviewed upon completion for accuracy and content.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or GED


• Formal training in machine shorthand


• Experience with using computer equipment without fear of technology.


• Must possess a Kansas Certified Court Reporter certificate (or are eligible to obtain a temporary certificate) in compliance with applicable Kansas Supreme Court rules.

Application deadline

Open 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. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [e-mail] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

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