State of Iowa - Executive Branch is hiring: Court Reporter - Business Specialty

Court Reporter - Business Specialty Court

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified candidate for the Business Specialty Court Reporter position. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee. This position will be dedicated to the Iowa Business Specialty Court by the District Court Administrator for the Judicial District in which the Court Reporter resides.

This position will perform Court Reporter duties for cases assigned to the Iowa Business Specialty Court statewide. When not engaged in duties for Business Specialty Court cases, this position will be assigned to provide remote court reporting services for district court cases in any judicial district and may also be assigned to provide in-person court reporting services for cases within their judicial district when demand for services requires additional court reporting resources. This position requires considerable overnight in-state travel.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $30.59 - $48.87 per hour or $2,447.20 - $3,909.60 bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P, with occasional deviations from the standard schedule, particularly for travel throughout Iowa.

Location: This position may be domiciled in any Iowa county.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Captures court testimony and proceedings
• 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 counties within the District
• May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needs
• Travel required

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

Minimum Qualification 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

• Considerable overnight in-state travel is required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reporting for lengthy complex trials preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills including video conferencing (GTM/Zoom)
• 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-orientation

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an equal opportunities employer.