Official Court Reporter - 27th Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration seeks an Official Court Reporter for the 27th Judicial District, Reno County. The role involves verbatim reporting of proceedings at high speeds and producing precise transcripts with electronic backups.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, formal shorthand training, and Kansas Certified Court Reporter credentials (or eligibility for a temporary certificate). Salary is Grade 36, with step increases based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal training in machine shorthand required.
• Experience with using computer equipment without fear of technology required.
• Must possess a Kansas Certified Court Reporter certificate (or eligible to obtain a temporary certificate).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stenography

Court reporting

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal training in machine shorthand

Kansas Certified Court Reporter certificate

Temporary certificate eligibility

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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