Court Reporter - Superior Court (1024) Job at Coconino County, AZ in Flagstaff

Salary : $59,567.00 - $62,545.35 Annually

Location : Flagstaff, AZ

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Job Number : 0804293

Department : Superior Court

Opening Date : 03 / 17 / 2025

Nature of Work

The Court is in the beautiful historical courthouse in the heart of downtown Flagstaff. Come experience life in this beautiful college town, mountain community. We are located at 7,000 feet surrounded by the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the country and within proximity to the iconic Grand Canyon National Park and the majestic red rock scenery of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Enjoy many recreational activities : hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, fishing, boating locally.

Superior Court in Coconino County, City of Flagstaff, located in the historical courthouse in the heart of downtown, is accepting applications for multiple opportunities for full-time, part-time, job share and temporary on-call Court Reporter positions.

Metropolitan area, Phoenix is 2.5 hours south of Flagstaff.

The position requires Arizona CCR certification, NCRA RPR, reporting verbatim courtroom proceedings and transcribing same, performing related work as assigned. Reporter is responsible for providing own equipment to perform the duties of a Court Reporter.

The position is working in a team / pool setting covering eight judges as needed, including juvenile court, criminal / civil domestic relations cases, as well as Grand Jury proceedings on a rotation basis.

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in making verbatim stenographic records of legal proceedings and transcribing same; performs related work as assigned.

INCENTIVES :

Relocation assistance up to $2,000.00

60 hours banked vacation to be used immediately.

$1500.00 bonus at the beginning of employment and $1500.00 after one year of hire.

2% incentive pay for other certifications such as Merit, Real Time Certification, and Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR)

The Court will pay the Arizona Certification Renewal Fee every two years during the term of employment.

Additional transcript income estimated at $10,000-$20,000.00 per year.

Typical Duties

Illustrative Only)

• Uses computerized stenographic equipment to prepare verbatim records of legal proceedings
• Prepares and distributes accurate transcripts in required format within specified timeframe
• Reads back from court record during proceedings or prepares rough draft transcripts for court use
• Maintains stenographic records in such a way that they are readily accessible for the period of time required by law
• Purchases and maintains a personal reference library, and utilizes online reference sources
• Purchases and maintains software, hardware and supplies necessary for the performance of court reporting
• Hires support staff as necessary
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Performs related duties

Essential functions include, but are not limited to : sitting in court or at desk for machine shorthand writing and transcription; working with and around other court staff, clerk's staff, attorneys, defendants and the public; dealing with interruptions from co-workers, phones and unscheduled hearings; repetitive motion hand / wrist for machine shorthand writing and transcription; vision acuity (near / far) for computer and courtroom work; hearing for courtroom testimony, etc.; touch for shorthand, and computer work.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Three years of experience as a court reporter, OR any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Court Reporter or in the process of completing their certification as a Court Reporter.

Preferred Qualifications : Prior Court Reporter experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Arizona Court Reporting Certification which is RPR plus a written test for knowledge contained in pamphlet. The Court Reporter Standard Certification Program, operated by the Arizona Supreme Court, provides statewide certification for persons in Arizona who are qualified to be certified. A background check will be conducted by Court Security Office.

Currently working on certification would be considered.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

PLEASE NOTE :

Interested persons must apply online at attaching a cover letter and resume to your application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of :

Working knowledge of :

Ability to :

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits

package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes :

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

Elective Coverage

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