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Job Title: Official Court Reporter Location: 9th Judicial District Court, Pinedale Annual Salary: $69,213 (RPR) - $76,134 (CRR) + transcript fees

Closing Date: Open until filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Ninth Judicial District Court is seeking an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Katharine McKay. This Court presides over felony criminal cases, civil cases, domestic relations, juvenile, probate, and other matters. This at-will position is to be full-time and primarily on site, in Pinedale or potentially Lander, with remote work to be evaluated on a situational basis.

District Court Contact: Jenni Glassburn, RPR, jglassburn@courts.state.wy.us, 307-332-4592 Human Resources Contact: Adam Arreygue, aarreygue@courts.state.wy.us, 307-777-8648

SUBLETTE COUNTY AREA. This court is located in Pinedale, Wyoming, which sits in a high alpine valley at 7,175’, surrounded by three large mountain ranges. With many lakes, a ski resort, and incredibly close forest access, Pinedale is a hub for a variety of outdoor recreation. Two regional airports – in Jackson Hole and Rock Springs – are within a 90-minute drive. A small but vibrant community, Pinedale has many services and attractions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General expected duties for this position include making, preserving, transcribing, and delivery of the verbatim record of proceedings for criminal, civil, juvenile, and probate, and other cases as follows:

• Reports and transcribes proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences as required by law or at the request of the judge.
• Timely prepares and distributes transcripts and related reports and documents. Reviews transcriptions for technical accuracy.
• Maintains records of notes and exhibits.
• Performs clerical duties related to the court.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position description and outline of duties in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The Official Court Reporter will be expected to satisfactorily perform and complete such work as a judge may assign and direct. Strict confidentiality is required. Wyoming Judicial Branch Position Announcement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES This position requires an ability to:

• Plan, prioritize, and carry out assignments and timely complete projects with minimum supervision.
• Professionally and courteously deal with people, to include co-workers, other judges and the public beyond giving and receiving instructions, including being adaptable to performing under varied levels of stress.

This position requires skills in:

• Stenography.
• Transcription.
• Assessing, evaluating, prioritizing and timely handling multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Working within deadlines, including but not limited to District Court Rules to complete projects and assignments.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relations with co-workers and others having interactions with the District Court.
• Explaining court procedures and processes in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner.
• Operating a computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications. • Operating usual office and courtroom equipment and technology.
• Preparing clear and comprehensive written and electronic court documents, correspondence, forms, and reports.

This position involves knowledge of and/or the willingness to learn:

• Applicable District Court, State and County rules, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Principles involving planning, scheduling, calendaring, and travel.
• Legal terminology.
• Principles and protocols for managing official documents and records.
• Principles of file and records management.
• Principles of book-keeping and/or accounting, including invoicing and accounting systems, rules, and standards.

Physical Demands:

This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting. The applicant must have the ability to:

• Use standard office equipment;
• Stand and/or walk for a period of time.
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Read printed materials and computer screens;
• Communicate in person or over video-conference/phone;
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis, including arriving at work on time;
• Evenings and weekends may be required to complete transcript requests and appeals in a timely fashion; and
• Occasional travel. Information about the qualifications and terms

Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of an accredited Court Reporter program.

Certification: Must possess a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification or an equivalent certification from a certifying state within two years of hire; and be proficient in computer-aided transcription and real-time.

Notes: Employment is “AT WILL” and subject to a background check. This position is a State of Wyoming employee. In addition to an annual salary and transcript fees, employees receive the retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; an affordable health insurance package which includes health, dental, life, vision; Short and Long-Term disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistant Program; as well as paid holiday leave. Vacation and sick leave are available at the judge’s discretion. Additional compensation for Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification. FLSA: Non-Exempt.

Applications: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Branch application for consideration. Click here to complete the application process on-line. The Branch also accepts email and mail submissions.

Please use the downloadable application and return the completed form along with a cover letter and resume to

Wyoming Supreme Court

Attn: Human Resources

2301 Capitol Avenue

Cheyenne, WY 82002

or via email to aarreygue@courts.state.wy.us. Additionally, please send a courtesy copy to jglassburn@courts.state.wy.us.

Veterans: If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receive survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must complete the Veteran's Preference section of the Wyoming Judicial Branch At-Will Employment Application and attach a Form DD214 to the application. EEO/ADA: The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities

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Job Overview

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Responsibilities:

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Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current Notary License for the state of Texas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with video conferencing/database platforms.
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Workspaces/Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• A webcam, headset, and computer are required.

Compensation

The estimated hourly pay range for this position is $20-$25/hour, depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Click here to apply.

ABOUT THE COURT

Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4,800 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.   

ABOUT THE POSITION

Court Reporters are responsible for providing accurate verbatim reporting of proceedings in all required or requested court hearings, which include civil, criminal, juvenile, and grand jury. Reporters are responsible for providing real-time reporting services to judicial officers, preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statues, and providing read back upon request.

Various positions available throughout LA County (see all our locations).  

SALARY               

Full-time: $10,901.18 - $11,200.64 Monthly 

Part-time 3/5: $6,540.71 - $6,720.38 Monthly

Daily as needed: $501.20 - $514.97 Full Day

                             $250.60 - $257.49 Half Day

Applicants with courtroom experience may be eligible for salary negotiation.

TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIES

This position is not eligible for telework opportunities. 

THE COURT OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care spending accounts, and life)

Deferred compensation plans (457) with up to 4% salary match 

Retirement plan (through LA County Employees Retirement Association)  

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave 

14 Paid Holidays 

Bereavement Leave

Mileage and Parking Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited Paid Jury Duty Leave

Reciprocity relationship between certain public retirement systems in California

NEW HIRE INCENTIVES
New hire incentives available to Machine Stenographers and Voice Writers.

Signing Bonus - $20,000 

Relocation Reimbursement - Up to $5,000 if relocating at least 100 air miles from Stanley Mosk Courthouse

Equipment and Student Loan Allowance - Up to $15,000

Finder's Fee - Los Angeles Superior Court employees are eligible to receive up to $15,000

ADDITIONAL COURT REPORTER BENEFITS

Annual Equipment Allowance: $500

Floater Bonus of 5% per pay period

Monthly Real-Time Certification Allowance: 5.5%

Reimbursement for Continuing Education Costs: Up to $1,000

Reimbursement of Annual California CSR License Fees

Reimbursement for Annual YesLaw Subscription

Reimbursement of Realtime Certification Exam Expenses upon Passing

Opportunity to Earn Extra Income through Supplemental Transcript Services

EXCELLENT TRAINING AND ONBOARDING PROGRAM

2-week training and onboarding program including classroom and on-the-job training. Court reporters learn about the Court's various areas of litigation, transcript preparation, billing procedures, and customer interactions.

90-day real-time reporting acclimation period affording the court reporter the opportunity to work in different areas of litigation and build litigation specific dictionaries. 

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet the following selection requirements at the time of application:

A current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California

Real-time reporting capability*

Computer-aided transcription (CAT) capability

Paperless writer equipped with 1 form of removable memory in addition to internal memory -OR- voice writing equipment

*Court Reporters are required to provide real-time reporting to Judicial Officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.

Note: A valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable qualification. This is not a mandatory requirement:

Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) Certification 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Qualifying evaluation of certification and selection requirements, based upon submitted application materials. Applicants who meet the selection requirements will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to one year and may be invited to participate in an oral interview. This will include verification of the equipment requirements and of real-time capability, and a transcription and readback exercise to demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities, and readiness for the position.

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

For general application information, please access the Online Employment Application Guide.  

Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment. 

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below.

 Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.  

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to mpenate@lacourt.org.

Click here for application link.

Summary

An Official Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. Court Reporter positions and continued employment of court reporters are subject to available funding supplied by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

Duties

Attend and record verbatim court sessions for both civil and criminal proceedings; read back portions of court record as required.

Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties.

Provide transcripts and/or real-time feed to the Court upon request, without charge.

Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.

Maintain and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirement and Judicial Conference policy.

Work well under pressure and produce transcripts within strict time limitations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship required or eligible to work in federal service.

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.

The selected candidate will be subject to a background check that includes an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment.

Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments.

Employees of the U.S. District Court are "At-Will" employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review on our website at http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/.

Position will require travel.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be willing to work as part of a team of reporters to meet the court's needs. Candidates should be highly organized, possess tact, good judgment, poise, initiative, and maintain confidentiality, a professional appearance and appropriate demeanor at all times.

Required: An applicant for appointment as an Official Court Reporter in a United States District Court must possess as a minimum requirement at least one year of prime court reporting experience in a court, or in the freelance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Preferred:
Realtime certification
Federal court experience

Salary Range:
Four increment levels are authorized for merit and Realtime certification. Starting salary level is commensurate with qualifications.

Level 1: Starting salary ($95,882) (minimum qualifications).
Level 2: Starting salary plus 5% ($100,676) - requires merit certification.
Level 3: Starting salary plus 10% ($105,471) - requires Realtime certification.
Level 4: Starting salary plus 15% ($110,265) - requires Realtime certification and merit certification.

Merit certification = registered merit reporter from the NCRA.
Realtime certification = successful completion of a certified Realtime examination by NCRA or equivalent exam.

Education

Passed testing for the registry of professional reporters or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Additional information

U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Review our benefits

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

Required Documents

Please read the "How to Apply" section.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants must submit one PDF file with a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78), a cover letter, resume and professional references. One PDF file should be sent to kelly_fry@wvnd.uscourts.gov

Agency contact information

 Kelly Fry

Email

kelly_fry@wvnd.uscourts.gov

Address

US District Court, Northern District of West VA
1125 Chapline Street
P.O. Box 471
Wheeling, WV 26003
US

Applications close 2/26/25

Salary $94,510.00 - $108,686.00

The Middle District of Florida seeks a mission-driven professional to serve as a full-time Official Court Reporter to help provide fair and impartial justice. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills; strong work ethic; and resilience. This meaningful career opportunity is located in the Fort Myers division.

The Official Court Reporter attends and records verbatim by computer-aided technology all testimony for civil and criminal court proceedings. At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and at the applicable per page rates in accord with Judicial Conference regulations. Additionally, Court Reporters are responsible for complying with Judicial Conference billing and format requirements. Court Reporters must adhere to this District’s Plan for the Effective Utilization of Court Reporters and must maintain accurate, legible records which are subject to audits. This position also involves completing record keeping forms, documenting the information contained in reports, as well as maintaining and safeguarding records until disposition according to statutory requirements and Judicial Conference policy.

Minimum Qualification Requirements 

Have at least 1 year of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, or in other courts, or a combination thereof.

Be qualified by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters (RPR) of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Possession of and skill in the use of computer-aided transcription equipment.  

Applicants must be RealTime Certified or willing to become RealTime Certified within 12 months of hire date.

Salary Levels
 
Level I - must meet stated minimum qualifications
Level II  -must meet stated minimum qualifications and requires merit certification
Level III - must meet stated minimum qualifications and requires realtime certification
Level IV - must meet stated minimum qualifications and requires realtime certification and merit certification

Information for Applicants

To apply:
 
applications must be submitted through the posting on http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/flmd

attach your cover letter and resume as one PDF document named "last name, first name" (e.g. Smith, John) 

Due to the number of resumes received, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Applicants must be U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States

Employees must use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit

The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment

Employer

USDC - Middle District of Florida

Website

http://www.flmd.uscourts.gov

Address

401 W. Central Blvd
Suite 2100
Orlando, Florida, 32801

Court reporters remain one of the most in-demand professions in the legal industry. 

Court reporters have a critical role in legal proceedings, which require an exact record of what occurred.  Our reporters are responsible for producing a complete, accurate, and secure transcript of trials and other legal proceedings.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Fiduciary Reporting, Inc. is currently seeking court reporters available for criminal proceedings in the Virginia Beach and Eastern Shore courthouses.

This is a 1099 contractor position. This allows you the freedom to set your availability and how much you’re willing to work. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Stenographically, or by use of voice writing equipment, reports verbatim court proceedings by use of Computer-Aided Transcription equipment and software. 

Licensure is not currently required in the State of Virginia.  A certificate in court reporting or voice writing is required. 

May also consider candidates currently in school for stenography/voice writing (unpaid mentorship available).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Take down and produce verbatim transcripts of criminal trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings where an official record is required. 

Ask speakers to clarify unclear or inaudible statements.

Research when necessary to verify technical, legal, medical, and other specialized terms.   

Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or court regulations and maintain court reporter notes per statute.

Establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others, including judicial officers, attorneys, supervisors, coworkers, other agencies, and the public.

PAY:

Our reporters are paid biweekly.

As a court reporter, your earning capacity depends on your availability to work and your ability to keep up with transcript backlog.

If interested, please contact Gretchen Gregory/Dana Pon with Fiduciary Reporting, Inc.

fiduciaryreporting@cox.net or 757-482-2729

An Official Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. Court Reporter positions and continued employment of court reporters are subject to available funding supplied by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

Duties:

• Attend and record verbatim court sessions for both civil and criminal proceedings; read back portions of court record as required.
• Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties.
• Provide transcripts and/or real-time feed to the Court upon request, without charge.
• Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.
• Maintain and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirement and Judicial Conference policy.
• Work well under pressure and produce transcripts within strict time limitations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. citizenship required or eligible to work in federal service.
• Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
• The selected candidate will be subject to a background check that includes an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment.
• Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments.
• Employees of the U.S. District Court are "At-Will" employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review on our website at http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/.
• Position will require travel.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be willing to work as part of a team of reporters to meet the court's needs. Candidates should be highly organized, possess tact, good judgment, poise, initiative, and maintain confidentiality, a professional appearance and appropriate demeanor at all times.

Required: An applicant for appointment as an Official Court Reporter in a United States District Court must possess as a minimum requirement at least one year of prime court reporting experience in a court, or in the freelance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Preferred:
Realtime certification
Federal court experience

Salary Range:
Four increment levels are authorized for merit and Realtime certification. Starting salary level is commensurate with qualifications.

Level 1: Starting salary ($95,882) (minimum qualifications).
Level 2: Starting salary plus 5% ($100,676) - requires merit certification.
Level 3: Starting salary plus 10% ($105,471) - requires Realtime certification.
Level 4: Starting salary plus 15% ($110,265) - requires Realtime certification and merit certification.

Merit certification = registered merit reporter from the NCRA.
Realtime certification = successful completion of a certified Realtime examination by NCRA or equivalent exam.

Education:

Passed testing for the registry of professional reporters or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Click here to view the full job posting and application instructions.

Applications accepted through Feb. 26, 2025.