Eastern District of North Carolina
Eastern District of North Carolina is hiring: Official Court Reporter in Wilming
Eastern District of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28412
Salary: $94,510.00 - $108,686.00 Annually
Location : Wilmington, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-04
Agency: District Court
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Position Overview
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Official Court Reporter. Court reporters are responsible for recording court proceedings verbatim in court and in chambers, for producing requested transcripts, and for filing required transcripts electronically in CM/ECF with the Clerk of Court.
This position is primarily responsible for court reporting services in Wilmington. Note the Eastern District of North Carolina encompasses 44 counties with divisional offices in Elizabeth City, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh (headquarters), and Wilmington, and this position, in addition to other court reporters, provides court reporting services to four district judges and four magistrate judges. The court reporter must be available to perform court reporting services for any judicial proceeding within the Eastern District of North Carolina; travel, including some overnight lodging, is required.
The initial cut-off date for this position is March 31, 2025. Applications that are received by this date will be given first consideration.
Representative Duties
The Official Court Reporter performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, an individual must have at least one year of prime stenographic Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) court reporting experience in the freelance field or in other courts or a combination thereof; qualified testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination that certifies 180 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge and 225 wpm testimony. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations, work well under pressure, and be willing to work as part of a team of reporters under the direction of the Clerk of Court in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the court. A judicial employee must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who are a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) and who possess a Certificate of Merit from the NCRA. Applicants may be subject to testing of Realtime capabilities, using personal equipment, during the interview process. A court reporter with federal court experience is preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
This position may be required to work in excess of a regular eight-hour day or to work an altered work schedule to support the operations of the court, without additional compensation.
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) as a condition of employment. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check or other security clearance. Initial appointment shall be on a six-month probationary basis.
Application Procedures:
All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submit an application package which is to include: the completed application, a cover letter, resume, photocopies of applicable certifications, and three (3) employment references.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.
-THE COURT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
www.nced.uscourts.gov
General questions may be sent via email to NCE_HumanResources@ncep.uscourts.gov
The Federal Judiciary offers a wide range of benefits and choices so employees can create a package that best suits their individual needs.
Health Insurance
The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) offers employees more than ten (10) health plan options to choose from that provide comprehensive medical benefits including preventative care, doctor's office visits, hospitalization, surgery, and prescription drugs with no pre-existing condition limitations. FEHB has a few plan types with several health carriers in each plan: Fee-for-Service (FSS- equivalent to a PPO), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Consumer Driven Plans and High-Deductible Plans.
On average, the federal government pays 70% of health plan premiums while employees pay the remaining premium through payroll deductions.
Supplemental Dental & Vision Insurance
Employees are eligible to participate in dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). The supplemental dental and vision program provides a selection of dental and/or vision plans for federal employees and their families at a group rate. Employees are responsible for the full group rate premium which is paid through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Life Insurance
Life Insurance can provide peace of mind and financial protection for employees and their loved ones. By way of the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, employees are offered Basic Life Insurance with options to increase coverage and elect coverage for eligible dependents. The federal government pays approximately 1/3 of the Basic Life premium and employees are responsible for paying the remaining 2/3, which is paid via post-tax payroll deductions.
Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance (LTC) can protect an employee's financial future by helping to pay the high cost of long-term care. Long-term care insurance programs include coverage for nursing home care (all levels received in a licensed facility), community-based care (assisted living facilities, adult daycare and home health services), hospice center, caregiver support and alternative plans of care.
Flexible Benefits Program
The Flexible Benefits Program allows employees to increase their take home pay by using the Judiciary's pre-tax options for health care, dependent care, and health insurance premiums. The program has three key components: the Healthcare Reimbursement Account, the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account and the Premium Payment Plan.
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Recognizing the importance of an employee's future, the federal government provides its employees a retirement program called the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). It is a three-tiered retirement plan that enables employees to take an active role in securing a strong financial foundation for their retirement. All federal employees are automatically enrolled and may file for retirement once they meet the eligibility requirements. The three components of the plan are the FERS Basic Benefit, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
TSP is a savings and investment program designed to provide retirement income. It is an important component to the FERS Retirement Plan. It is comparable to a private-sector tax-deferred 401(k) plan, which offers both a traditional and a Roth contribution option, tax deferral on traditional contributions, agency matching, a choice of 5 investment funds, a loan program and a choice of post-separation withdrawal options.
Vacation/Sick/Other Leave
To assist eligible employees with maintaining a healthy work/life balance, the Judiciary offers a generous amount of leave through a combination of federal holidays, annual (vacation) leave and sick leave. Full time employees with less than three (3) years of service accrue approximately 2.5 weeks of annual leave per year. This increases to 4 weeks from years 3-14, and up to 5 weeks each year when an employee has reached 15 years or more of service. In addition to annual (vacation) leave, full time employees also accrue approximately 2.5 weeks of sick leave each year and are given ten (10) paid federal holidays.
Wellness Program
The Judiciary recognizes that a positive sense of well-being amongst its employees is a key component of a healthy and productive employee. Wellness activities may include on-site fitness facility, wellness challenges and incentives, annual health fair, stress reduction and health eating programs.
Worker's Compensation
Employees are covered by the provisions of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. § 8101 et seq., which allows compensation for injuries sustained while in the performance of duty or to employment-related disease.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential benefit that offers professional counseling and referral services that can help employees and their families successfully deal with life's challenges. The program offers assessments, short-term counseling, referral and follow-up for employees confronted with family and marital problems, financial challenges, legal obstacles, or symptoms of stress and other emotional conditions.
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Are you currently or have you previously been employed by the federal Judiciary?
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Please select which of the following professional certifications you have obtained. If you do not possess any of these certifications, please select Not Applicable.
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How many years of prime stenographic Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination thereof do you have?
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Please indicate your salary expectations.
Required Question
Location : Wilmington, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-04
Agency: District Court
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Position Overview
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Official Court Reporter. Court reporters are responsible for recording court proceedings verbatim in court and in chambers, for producing requested transcripts, and for filing required transcripts electronically in CM/ECF with the Clerk of Court.
This position is primarily responsible for court reporting services in Wilmington. Note the Eastern District of North Carolina encompasses 44 counties with divisional offices in Elizabeth City, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh (headquarters), and Wilmington, and this position, in addition to other court reporters, provides court reporting services to four district judges and four magistrate judges. The court reporter must be available to perform court reporting services for any judicial proceeding within the Eastern District of North Carolina; travel, including some overnight lodging, is required.
The initial cut-off date for this position is March 31, 2025. Applications that are received by this date will be given first consideration.
Representative Duties
The Official Court Reporter performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs court reporting services for any judicial proceeding as may be required.
- Demonstrates the ability to record verbatim testimony of courtroom proceedings.
- Maintains accurate, legible records which are subject to audits and/or available to read back any or all portions of the court records.
- Provides transcripts and copies, at the request of a party or the court, within time frames and cost requirements established by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
- Determines that billing and formats comply with Judicial Conference requirements.
- Backs up daily transcripts to an internal shared drive within twenty-four (24) hours of the proceeding. Provides and maintains personal equipment to include telephone and Realtime equipment which must be compatible with court equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, an individual must have at least one year of prime stenographic Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) court reporting experience in the freelance field or in other courts or a combination thereof; qualified testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination that certifies 180 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge and 225 wpm testimony. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations, work well under pressure, and be willing to work as part of a team of reporters under the direction of the Clerk of Court in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the court. A judicial employee must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who are a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) and who possess a Certificate of Merit from the NCRA. Applicants may be subject to testing of Realtime capabilities, using personal equipment, during the interview process. A court reporter with federal court experience is preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
This position may be required to work in excess of a regular eight-hour day or to work an altered work schedule to support the operations of the court, without additional compensation.
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) as a condition of employment. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check or other security clearance. Initial appointment shall be on a six-month probationary basis.
Application Procedures:
All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submit an application package which is to include: the completed application, a cover letter, resume, photocopies of applicable certifications, and three (3) employment references.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.
-THE COURT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
www.nced.uscourts.gov
General questions may be sent via email to NCE_HumanResources@ncep.uscourts.gov
The Federal Judiciary offers a wide range of benefits and choices so employees can create a package that best suits their individual needs.
Health Insurance
The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) offers employees more than ten (10) health plan options to choose from that provide comprehensive medical benefits including preventative care, doctor's office visits, hospitalization, surgery, and prescription drugs with no pre-existing condition limitations. FEHB has a few plan types with several health carriers in each plan: Fee-for-Service (FSS- equivalent to a PPO), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Consumer Driven Plans and High-Deductible Plans.
On average, the federal government pays 70% of health plan premiums while employees pay the remaining premium through payroll deductions.
Supplemental Dental & Vision Insurance
Employees are eligible to participate in dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). The supplemental dental and vision program provides a selection of dental and/or vision plans for federal employees and their families at a group rate. Employees are responsible for the full group rate premium which is paid through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Life Insurance
Life Insurance can provide peace of mind and financial protection for employees and their loved ones. By way of the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, employees are offered Basic Life Insurance with options to increase coverage and elect coverage for eligible dependents. The federal government pays approximately 1/3 of the Basic Life premium and employees are responsible for paying the remaining 2/3, which is paid via post-tax payroll deductions.
Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance (LTC) can protect an employee's financial future by helping to pay the high cost of long-term care. Long-term care insurance programs include coverage for nursing home care (all levels received in a licensed facility), community-based care (assisted living facilities, adult daycare and home health services), hospice center, caregiver support and alternative plans of care.
Flexible Benefits Program
The Flexible Benefits Program allows employees to increase their take home pay by using the Judiciary's pre-tax options for health care, dependent care, and health insurance premiums. The program has three key components: the Healthcare Reimbursement Account, the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account and the Premium Payment Plan.
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Recognizing the importance of an employee's future, the federal government provides its employees a retirement program called the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). It is a three-tiered retirement plan that enables employees to take an active role in securing a strong financial foundation for their retirement. All federal employees are automatically enrolled and may file for retirement once they meet the eligibility requirements. The three components of the plan are the FERS Basic Benefit, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
TSP is a savings and investment program designed to provide retirement income. It is an important component to the FERS Retirement Plan. It is comparable to a private-sector tax-deferred 401(k) plan, which offers both a traditional and a Roth contribution option, tax deferral on traditional contributions, agency matching, a choice of 5 investment funds, a loan program and a choice of post-separation withdrawal options.
Vacation/Sick/Other Leave
To assist eligible employees with maintaining a healthy work/life balance, the Judiciary offers a generous amount of leave through a combination of federal holidays, annual (vacation) leave and sick leave. Full time employees with less than three (3) years of service accrue approximately 2.5 weeks of annual leave per year. This increases to 4 weeks from years 3-14, and up to 5 weeks each year when an employee has reached 15 years or more of service. In addition to annual (vacation) leave, full time employees also accrue approximately 2.5 weeks of sick leave each year and are given ten (10) paid federal holidays.
Wellness Program
The Judiciary recognizes that a positive sense of well-being amongst its employees is a key component of a healthy and productive employee. Wellness activities may include on-site fitness facility, wellness challenges and incentives, annual health fair, stress reduction and health eating programs.
Worker's Compensation
Employees are covered by the provisions of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. § 8101 et seq., which allows compensation for injuries sustained while in the performance of duty or to employment-related disease.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential benefit that offers professional counseling and referral services that can help employees and their families successfully deal with life's challenges. The program offers assessments, short-term counseling, referral and follow-up for employees confronted with family and marital problems, financial challenges, legal obstacles, or symptoms of stress and other emotional conditions.
01
Are you currently or have you previously been employed by the federal Judiciary?
- Yes
- No
02
Please select which of the following professional certifications you have obtained. If you do not possess any of these certifications, please select Not Applicable.
- Registered Professional Reporter
- Registered Merit Reporter
- Certified Realtime Reporter
- Registered Diplomat Reporter
- Not Applicable
03
How many years of prime stenographic Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination thereof do you have?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 Year
- 1 Year to Less than 2 Years
- 2 Years to Less than 4 Years
- 4 Years to Less than 7 Years
- 7+ Years of Experience
04
Please indicate your salary expectations.
Required Question