Court Reporter Job at South Dakota State Government in Pierre

$2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses

Job ID : 28833

Agency : Unified Judicial System, Fifth Judicial Circuit

Location : Aberdeen

Salary : $28.01 to $29.42 per hour, depending on experience

Closing date : Open Until Filled

The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide Justice for All.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receive the highest level of service.

Position Purpose :

Position reports, transcribes, and serves as the guardian of the verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings in an accurate, impartial, and confidential manner. Duties may include :

• Attending court sessions and providing verbatim reporting on those proceedings to ensure justice is upheld and providing the necessary written verbatim record as to whether procedures, laws, and statutes were appropriately followed in order to determine whether a decision should be upheld or reversed;
• Transcribing and producing transcripts requested by the Judge and other court personnel in regard to proceedings that have been reported;
• Scheduling the Judge's court calendar to ensure hearings and trials are held in a timely manner and do not conflict with the other court schedule / events;
• Preparing correspondence, answering the telephone and taking messages, and responding to attorneys' or parties' inquiries on behalf of the Judge to ensure timely responses;
• Performing other work as assigned depending on the Circuit / Judge.

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited or non-accredited court reporting school with a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and the ability to type 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy. South Dakota Notary Public is required to swear in witnesses in the courtroom. No experience is necessary.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

5% increase in salary after successful completion of CRR (Certified Real-time Reporter) certification.

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The Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

You may view our benefits information at https : / / ujs.sd.gov / uploads / pubs / Come_work_for_us.pdf .

Apply at : Application Link

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone : 605.773.4884

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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