WJB-0601-Official Court Reporter-First Judicial District Court-Cheyenne Job at S

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The First Judicial District Court is seeking an Official Court Reporter. The First Judicial District covers Laramie County with a new judge being appointed by May 11, 2025. The court is one of general jurisdiction and presides over felony criminal cases, large dollar civil cases, domestic lease relations, juvenile, probate, and other matters. This at-will position is full-time and on-site. The First Judicial District is comprised of four judges and their respective reporters who work exclusively for their hiring judge. In addition to the annual salary, Official Court Reporters earn income derived from the preparation of specified mandatory criminal transcripts, appeals, and any other transcripts ordered. Potential for sign-on/relocation bonus at the discretion of the appointed judge.

District Court Contact: Merissa Racine, RDR, mracine@courts.state.wy.us, 307-630-5711

Human Resources Contact: Adam Arreygue, aarreygue@courts.state.wy.us, 307-777-8648

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.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in transcription or court reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This position requires the ability to:

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

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 interacting 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:

• District Court, State, and County rules, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Legal requirements for court operations and case processing.
• Principles involving planning, scheduling, calendaring, and travel.
• Applicable State and Federal rules, codes, and regulations.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Plus completion of an accredited Court Reporter program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must possess a minimum Registered Professional Reporter certification or an equivalent certification from a certifying state and be proficient in computer-aided transcription and real-time.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting.
• Use standard office equipment.
• Sit at a desk for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
• Stand and/or walk occasionally to frequently.
• Read printed materials and computer screens.
• Communicate in person, by e-mail, video, or over the phone.
• Lift up to 25 pounds at times.

NOTES:

• Employment is an at-will position subject to a background check.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position is a State of Wyoming employee. In addition to an annual salary, employees of the Wyoming Judicial Branch receive a generous benefits package to include the State of Wyoming retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; an affordable health insurance package including health, dental, life, vision, Short and Long-Term disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program; paid annual, sick and holiday leave, and much more.
• Additional compensation for Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification.
• Salary: Annually plus transcript fees.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Branch application for consideration. Click here to complete the application process online. The Branch also accepts email and mail submissions. Please use thedownloadable application and return the completed form along with a cover letter and resume to:

Wyoming Supreme Court,

Attn: Human Resources Manager,

2301 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002;

OR

Via email to mracine@courts.state.wy.us and CC aarreygue@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 receives 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 Form DD214 to the application.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr