State of Iowa - Executive Branch is hiring: Court Reporter - Official Certified

Overview

The 7th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter – Certified Shorthand Reporter openings.

Responsibilities

• Capture court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine
• Read back court testimony and proceedings upon request
• Prepare transcripts and perform general office work
• Mark and record exhibits during court proceedings
• Perform 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 within the District required
• Purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency)
• Be a registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association or be a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) from the National Verbatim Reporters Association or completed a court reporter training program
• Special Requirements: 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
• 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

Hours and Location

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: TBD

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.

Notes

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Note: This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. Travel required.