Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3)
State of Iowa - Executive Branch - IA, United States
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Job Description
The 3 rd Judicial District’s Court Administration has immediate openings for Court Reporters across the 3 rd District. Multiple positions are available in Northwest Iowa.
The pay range for this position is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour / $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly depending on relevant courtroom experience as a certified Court or Verbatim Reporter (Voice Reporter).
Job Description
The 3 rd Judicial District’s Court Administration has immediate openings for Court Reporters across the 3 rd District. Multiple positions are available in Northwest Iowa.
The pay range for this position is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour / $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly depending on relevant courtroom experience as a certified Court or Verbatim Reporter (Voice Reporter).
Plus, possible additional special pay allowances per advanced certification. These certifications are: RMR or RDR and CRR, for stenographic reporters. Voice reporter certifications are RVR and CM. If a reporter transitions or has transitioned from Federal employment to state employment, the FCRR certification can be accepted in lieu of the CRR certification. A copy of your certificate and renewals are required and additional validation necessary to continue any special pay allowance.
Court & Verbatim Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator or Assistance District Court Administrator, as the Chief Judge’s designees, and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the 3 rd Judicial District.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00A – 4:30P
Location: TBD
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.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
The following skills, knowledge and abilities will enable your success in this role:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer applications and skills including video conferencing (Zoom)
- 10-key skills
- The ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public
- Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
- Critical thinking skills
- 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 counites within the District
- May be required to work for any Judicial Officer within the District per operational needs
- Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment
- Collaborative, positive work environment
- Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn
- Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities
- 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
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency).
Must meet one
- 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.
- Must obtain an Iowa Certified Shorthand Reporter license within one year of employment.
- The Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.
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.
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