Overview
The 8th Judicial District of Iowa 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 8th Judicial District.
The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.
Hours and Location
Hours : Monday – Friday 8 : 00A – 4 : 30P
Location : To be determined
To Apply
Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.
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 within the District per operational needs.
- Travel 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 environmentExcellent affordable benefit packagePaid Holidays plus vacation and sick timeIowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement planEmployee discount programThis is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and graduation from a school of court reporting.Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months of employment, and certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Certification demonstrates proficiency based on the standard of the National Court Reporters Association for the earned designation of Registered Professional Reporter or the National Verbatim Reporters Association for the earned designation of Certified Verbatim Reporter.Preferred Qualifications
Self-drivenFlexible and open to changeAbility to collaborateExcellent communication skillsStrong computer applications and skills including video conferencing (GTM / Zoom)Strong organizational skillsAbility to adapt to situations with court personnel and the publicPassion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public serviceCritical thinking skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityAttention to detailPositive attitude#J-18808-Ljbffr