Court Reporter - Kansas City Job at mo.gov in Kansas City

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About the Position

We are seeking a Court Reporter for the Kansas City Adjudication Region, Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Division offers a dynamic, energetic, and engaging environment to flourish and demonstrate operational excellence.

Annual Salary: $63,178

What You Will Do

• Take verbatim record of testimony at in-person and virtual administrative hearings/proceedings assigned in Kansas City, as well as other Division offices, together with all objections to the admissibility of testimony, the rulings of the Court thereon, and all exceptions taken to such rulings.
• Ensure that all Court Reporting is being done in compliance with Missouri Supreme Court Rule 14.
• Ensure that all exhibits introduced into evidence are marked properly and incorporated into transcripts upon request.
• Utilize a computer-aided transcription system in preparation of the verbatim record.
• Ensure that established timelines are being met and data is being properly recorded for statistical purposes.
• Perform office management duties including answering phone calls, proofreading awards, updating Judge’s weekly statistical reports, backing up files, other clerical duties as assigned, and attending mandatory trainings.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Court Reporter Certification or National Certification “Registered Professional Reporter”.

• Comprehensive knowledge of court reporting principles and practices, courtroom operation and procedures, and Missouri Supreme Court rules related to court reporting and transcript preparation.
• Intermediate knowledge of legal and medical terminology, grammatical construction, and punctuation and spelling.
• Knowledge of office management and record‑keeping procedures.
• Ability to concentrate and work under pressure for prolonged periods.
• Experience with voice writing using Dragon Naturally Speaking and Eclipse software.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

Contact

Please contact Lydia Hurley at (816) 889-6216 or Lydia.Hurley@labor.mo.gov for more information about this position.