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The First Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the First Judicial District.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour or $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

Location: Waterloo, Iowa – Black Hawk County

To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Captures court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine
• Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request
• Prepares transcripts, performs general office work
• Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings
• Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee
• Electronic document filing required in all counties within the District
• May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needs
• Travel may be required
• Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment

What’s in it for YOU

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency).

Must meet one of the following:

• Be a registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association.
• Be a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) from the National Verbatim Reporters Association.
• Completed a court reporter training program.

Special Requirements

• Must obtain an Iowa Certified Shorthand Reporter license within one year of employment. Certification must remain current.
• Travel required.

Note: This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management.