United States Courts is hiring: Court Reporter in Birmingham

Overview of the Position This position is organized as a direct report to the Chief Deputy Clerk of the U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office, performing court reporting services for judicial proceedings in a fast-paced environment. Travel between the geographical divisions, including Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Anniston, and Florence, AL, is necessary to support court operations.

• Maintain the courtroom record and produce transcripts of court proceedings according to strict standards
• Provide highly accurate records and transcripts at the request of a party or by order of the court, within a prescribed time and at rates set by Judiciary policy
• Ensure billing and transcript formats comply with Judiciary requirements
• Adhere to the requirements set out in the Court Reporter Management Plan
• Maintain accurate, legible records, which are subject to occasional audit
• Produce, maintain, and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirements and Judiciary policy
• Provide backup coverage for team members, as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

The qualifications of official court reporters are determined by standards formulated by the Judicial Conference of the United States and include:

• At least one year of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination of such experience
• Qualification by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passage of an equivalent qualifying examination, as determined by Judiciary policy

The ideal candidate for this position is a mature, self-motivated professional eager to learn and grow in pursuit of the Clerk’s mission to support the administration of justice. The incumbent should be highly organized, possess tact, exhibit good judgement under pressure, show initiative, and maintain a professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor. Strong team orientation and customer service skills are a must to succeed with the U.S. District Court.

Specialized Experience

Additionally, the following is required for this vacancy:

• Realtime proficiency.Realtime certification is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer-aided transcription (CAT).Must provide own CAT system with Realtime capability.
• Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software

Employee Benefits

A generous benefits package is available and includes:

• Paid holidays (11 days)
• Retirement benefits (e.g., immediate matching contributions in the Thrift Savings Plan)
• Optional participation in Federal Employees’ Health Benefits, supplemental Dental and Vision Insurance, and Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance

The position is not covered by the provisions of 5 U.S.C. chapter 63, subchapter I (formerly referred to as the "Leave Act") and does not have a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Accordingly, the clerk of court suggests that all official court reporters maintain an income disability insurance policy, which is purchased at the employee’s expense.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the courtroom record and produce transcripts of court proceedings according to strict standards
• Provide highly accurate records and transcripts at the request of a party or by order of the court, within a prescribed time and at rates set by Judiciary policy
• Ensure billing and transcript formats comply with Judiciary requirements
• Adhere to the requirements set out in the Court Reporter Management Plan
• Maintain accurate, legible records, which are subject to occasional audit
• Produce, maintain, and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirements and Judiciary policy
• Provide backup coverage for team members, as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Application Info

Interested applicants must submit four items combined into a single PDF:

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.