Court Reporter Job at State of South Dakota in Rapid City

Overview

Location: Rapid City, SD. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Legal. Industries: Government Administration.

Agency: Unified Judicial System, Seventh Judicial Circuit. Job ID: 32100. Closing date: Open until filled. The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public’s trust and confidence. Our vision is 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 receives the highest level of service.

Compensation

• Base pay range: $13.00/hr - $29.79/hr
• $2,000 New Hire Incentive & Eligible for Reimbursement of Interview and Moving Expenses
• Salary: $28.37 to $29.79 per hour at a minimum, depending on experience

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.

Responsibilities

• Attend court sessions and provide verbatim reporting to ensure the written verbatim record is accurate and complete, reflecting whether procedures, laws, and statutes were followed.
• Transcribe and produce transcripts requested by the Judge and other court personnel.
• Schedule the Judge's court calendar to ensure hearings and trials are held in a timely manner and do not conflict with other court schedules/events.
• Prepare correspondence, answer telephone inquiries, and respond to attorneys or parties on behalf of the Judge to ensure timely responses.
• Perform other work as assigned, depending on 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of courtroom procedures, standards, and ethics; legal terminology and processes; producing courtroom transcripts; English language proficiency; court reporter equipment, software, and recording equipment.

Ability To

• Write shorthand at least 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy; stay up to date with changes in terminology and reporting procedures; troubleshoot computer equipment and software issues; concentrate for extended periods; listen to emotional testimony without reacting; maintain confidentiality; meet transcripts deadlines; schedule proceedings with multiple parties; communicate effectively; maintain a professional demeanor in emotional or volatile proceedings.

The State of South Dakota, 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/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf.

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1YP

Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone: 605.773.4884

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Government Administration