Iowa Judicial Branch is hiring: Court Reporter- Electronic or Stenography (04003

Overview

Court Reporter- Electronic or Stenography (04003) - (25141102)

Required

The first review of applications will be September 9, 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.


• Cover Letter


• Three Professional References

Applications with missing required documents will not be reviewed in the screening process.

When submitting the required documents, you must check the ‘relevant document’ box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Work/life balance


• Family friendly policies


• Dedicated and caring colleagues


• Health coverage


• Retirement plans


• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)


• Opportunities and room for professional growth


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

Location: Missoula, MT.

Special Information

Full-time position available; may consider Part-time.

Court reporters may retain transcript fees, pursuant to 3-5-604 MCA.

Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.

Job Overview

This is highly responsible, advanced skill, technical work as an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Judge Leslie Halligan of the Fourth Judicial District in Missoula, Montana.

Job Duties

• Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 3-5-603, solely responsible for capturing and preserving a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment or a stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription software.


• Set up equipment, conduct sound check, monitor operation of and dismantle recording equipment or stenograph machine in courtroom, conference rooms, judge’s chambers, or other locations as directed by the judge.


• Maintain a complete record of all verbal communications and, to the extent necessary, to provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents in the proceedings.


• Remind parties, as necessary, to speak clearly and one at a time to ensure the integrity of a verbatim record.


• During proceedings, upon request of the judge or litigants, locate and read or play back portions of proceedings.


• Maintain a high level of concentration and attentiveness throughout all court proceedings, regardless of disruptions and other unpredictable and adverse conditions.


• Utilize computer equipment and software for preparation of transcripts.


• Transcribe, proofread, certify, and distribute official transcripts.


• Archive computerized recordings or stenographic and associated files pursuant to Judicial Branch policy.


• Provide court reporter coverage for other judges within assigned district and other judges sitting on proceedings held in assigned district. Remain current on computerized court reporting technology.


• Communicate with litigants and the public regarding requests for official transcripts.


• Provide administrative support as assigned by the judge.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a courtroom, hearing room, conference room, judge's chambers, office setting, or recorded by Zoom or another electronic audio-visual platform. May include travel assignments.

Physical Demands

Work requires extended periods of listening, concentration, and operation of a keyboard or stenograph machine and may include lifting and transporting stenographic, computer equipment, or other recording equipment to assigned courthouse locations.

Licensure And Certification Requirements

Preferred but not required - Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification, maintained by obtaining required continuing education units, in accordance with certification guidelines established by NCRA.

Minimum Qualifications (Education And Experience)

• Preference given to graduates of a post-secondary court reporting (stenography) program approved by NCRA and the Montana Supreme Court. Experience as an official court reporter in a courtroom setting is preferred, but new court-reporting graduates encouraged to apply.


• Relevant experience may substitute for prior stenography program completion where the candidate can demonstrate excellent typing skills, ability to operate and troubleshoot computerized recording systems, ability to produce transcripts, and understanding of court procedures.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable

Salary: $27.55 hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Other Details

• Number of Openings: 1


• Employee Status: Regular


• Schedule: Full-Time


• Job Type: Standard


• Shift: Day Job


• Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time


• Primary Location: Missoula


• Agency: Judicial Branch


• Posting Date: Aug 26, 2025, 3:03:53 PM


• Closing Date: Ongoing

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact

Katie Erickson | Email: Katie.Erickson@mt.gov | Phone: 406-841-2965

The State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.