State of Iowa is hiring : Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter

Salary : $63,627.20 - $101,649.60 Annually

Location : State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-01592

Agency : 444 Judicial

Opening Date : 09 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag : #LI-DNP

Point of Contact : cristen.likens@iowacourts.gov

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

Job Description

The Fifth Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. The position will include travel within the Fifth Judicial District, some positions requiring more than others, and may be assigned to work with any Judicial Officer as needed. Compensation includes base salary plus transcript income and State of Iowa benefit package. Starting salary dependent upon relevant courtroom experience.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range.

Hours : Monday - 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 Court Reporter openings for the 5th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch are with the following Judges :

• Hon. Judge Lauber, District Court Judge (Polk County- part-time)
• Hon. Judge Cox, Juvenile Court Judge (Polk County)
• Hon. Judge Faith, District Court Judge (Dallas County)
• Hon. Judge Rosenberg, District Court Judge (Polk County)
• Hon. Judge Cobb, District Associate Court Judge (Dallas County)
• Hon. Judge McLellan, District Court Judge (Polk County)
• Hon. Judge Seidlin, District Court Judge (Polk County)
• Hon. Judge Relph, District Court Judge (Wayne County)

Key Responsibilities

What's in it for YOU

This is a non-merit position. 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

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

Must meet one

Special Requirements

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.

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