Court Reporter-Electronic or Steno (01001) Job at Munro Footwear Group in Helena

Job Description - Court Reporter-Electronic or Steno (01001) (24142642)

Position Title: Court Reporter-Electronic or Steno (01001) - (24142642)

The first review of applications will be October 14, 2024. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume: Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.
• Three Professional References

When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For a complete job description, please email Katie.Erickson@mt.gov.

The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career.

Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

This position is in Helena, MT. Helena exists as a crossroads between past and present, tame and untamed, mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth.

Job Overview:

This is highly responsible, advanced skill, technical work as an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Mike Menahan of the First Judicial District in Helena, Montana.

Duties include attending sittings of court, capturing a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment such as Zoom, FTR, or stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription (CAT) software. Transcripts are prepared and distributed in accordance with rules of court, state statutes, and policies.

Job Duties:

• Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 3-5-603, solely responsible for capturing and preserving a verbatim record of court proceedings.
• Set up equipment, conduct sound check, monitor operation of and dismantle recording equipment or stenograph machine.
• Maintain a complete record of all verbal communications and provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents in the proceedings.
• Remind parties to speak clearly and one at a time.
• Locate and read or play back portions of proceedings upon request.
• Maintain a high level of concentration and attentiveness throughout all court proceedings.
• Utilize computer equipment and software for preparation of transcripts.
• Transcribe, proofread, certify, and distribute official transcripts.
• Archive computerized recordings or stenographic and associated files.
• Provide court reporter coverage for other judges within assigned district.
• Communicate with litigants and the public regarding requests for official transcripts.
• Provide administrative support as assigned by the judge.

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a courtroom, hearing room, conference room, or judge's chambers. May include travel assignments.

Physical Demands: Work requires extended periods of listening, concentration, and operation of a keyboard or stenograph machine.

Licensure and Certification Requirements: Preferred but not required - Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

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.

Relevant experience may substitute for prior stenography program completion where the candidate can demonstrate excellent typing skills, ability to operate and troubleshoot computerized recording systems, and understanding of court procedures.

Salary:

$24.55 - $24.55 Hourly

Number of Openings:

1

Employee Status:

Regular

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Type:

Standard

Shift:

Day Job

Travel:

No

Posting Date:

Sep 30, 2024

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name: Katie Erickson | Contact Email: Katie.Erickson@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-841-2965

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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