Official Court Reporter - S / V or Digital - Milwaukee Br 45 Job at Wisconsin Cour

The Honorable Judge Jean M. Kies, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 45, seeks candidates for the position of full-time Official Court Reporter. This position is available starting September 7, 2025.

LOCATION : Milwaukee, WI

SALARY : Competitive annual salary in the range of $50,606 to $70,137 along with transcript fee income and a State of Wisconsin benefits package. Salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Stenographer / Voice Writer Court Reporter Requirements : Candidates must meet one of three minimum professional standards to be considered eligible for hire : (1) Graduation from a court reporting school approved by either the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA), or (2) Successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) examination administered by the NCRA, or (3) Successful completion of the Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) examination administered by the NVRA.

Digital Court Reporter Requirements : (1) Training and / or experience in legal terminology and procedures; (2) Courses and / or experience in legal / court administrative and recordkeeping practices (paralegal, legal secretary); (3) Demonstrated English grammar, spelling, composition and punctuation skills; (4) Experience in a court or legal setting; (5) Ability to operate digital audio recording equipment, produce a recording suitable for transcription and transcribe the record. Preferred : (1) Certified Electronic Reporter and Transcriber certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (or equivalent); (2) Work experience as a digital court reporter.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employment will require a criminal background check. The Wisconsin Court System does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

TO APPLY : Please submit a cover letter indicating your preference to be considered for a Stenographer, Voice Writer or Digital Court Reporter, your current resume, and list of references to :

Tracy Klappenbach

Manager of Court Reporting Services

901 N 9th St Rm 609

Milwaukee, WI

Email : Tracy.Klappenbach@wicourts.gov

Contact Tracy Klappenbach, Manager of Court Reporting Services, at (414) 278-3995 with questions.

DEADLINE : In order to be assured consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59 PM on September 19th, 2025. The Wisconsin Court System will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants who request them. For additional information on the courts system visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.

Notice : Upon request, all prospective employees can obtain a copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.

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