Verbatim Court Reporter — Steno or Electronic Recording

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The State of Montana Judicial Branch seeks an experienced Court Reporter-Electronic or Steno in Helena, MT. The role involves capturing verbatim court records using stenography or electronic recording and preparing certified transcripts for court proceedings.

Applicants should have relevant court reporting education; licensure is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits, located in Helena with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Preference given to graduates of a post-secondary court reporting program approved by NCRA and the Montana Supreme Court.
• Experience as an official court reporter in a courtroom setting is preferred, but new court-reporting graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 3-5-603, capture and preserve verbatim records using computerized recording equipment or stenograph software.
• Set up equipment, conduct sound checks, monitor operation, and dismantle recording gear in courtrooms or other locations as directed.
• Maintain a complete record of verbal communications and provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents as needed.
• Transmit transcripts, proofread, certify, and distribute official transcripts to the appropriate parties.

Job description

The State of Montana Judicial Branch seeks an experienced Court Reporter-Electronic or Steno in Helena, MT. The role involves capturing verbatim court records using stenography or electronic recording and preparing certified transcripts for court proceedings.

Applicants should have relevant court reporting education; licensure is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits, located in Helena with occasional travel as needed.