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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D7) Job at State of Iowa

Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D7) Job at State of Iowa

MediabistroIowa, LA, United States
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Overview

The 7th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter – Certified Shorthand Reporter openings.

Court Reporter – Certified Shorthand 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 7

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Judicial District.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range is $30.59 - $48.87 per hour.

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.

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 counites within the District
  • May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needs
  • Travel within the District required
  • Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and / or verbatim recording equipment

Qualifications and Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong computer applications and skills including video conferencing (Teams / Zoom)
  • Demonstrable 10-key skills
  • Ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public
  • Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Detail-oriented

    • What’s in it for YOU

  • Team-oriented, positive work environment
  • 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

    • This 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.

    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.

    • Special Requirements

  • Must obtain an Iowa Certified Shorthand Reporter license within one year of employment.
  • Certification must remain current.
  • The Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and / or verbatim recording equipment.
  • 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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