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Position Information
Job Code: R41631
Full Time Salary Range: $69,038.00 - $100,105.00
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Notice to Colorado Applicants In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for doing so.
Mission Statement The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together, our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
Statement of Duties Provides professional real‑time reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Employees in this classification have obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) and have a completion of at least 96% accuracy on one of the following examinations: Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), Certified Broadcast Captioner (CBC), Certified CART Provider (CCP) through the NCRA ; or the Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR).
Additional Comments This requisition is regarding position #62673 for a vacant court reporter position. We are posting three requisitions: Court Reporter II, Court Reporter III and Court Reporter IV. We will fill the one open position according to the credentials held by applicants in either of these postings.
After meeting the five‑day minimum posting requirement, this position will be posted for 45 days. The first date of review will be July 14, 2025. New applications will be reviewed each Monday thereafter. Salary offers are made based on several factors, including relevant experience, available budget, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, aligned with our compensation step plan.
Please include any relevant experience that you would like considered. For full consideration, the judicial application must be fully completed, as well, including a cover letter and resume.
Essential Functions
Provides real‑time, verbatim court reporting services through stenographic shorthand for jury trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and any applicable requested court proceedings.
Manages and maintains records and prioritizes transcript production. Prepares required reports and documentation pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 05‑03 and local policies and procedures.
Ensures backup of all stenographic notes, rough drafts, and completed transcripts including reporter dictionaries, CAT software files, and stenographic machine files.
Assists team members; works on various hearings and/or trials as a team; shares files and work product; and attends weekly meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities : Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by most employees is semi‑complex.
Human Collaboration : Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions : Receives general direction. Employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically. Impact of actions is moderate.
Knowledge & Skills : Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge. Likely impact on organization is standard.
Fiscal Responsibility : Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Equivalency
Associate's degree or 2 years of college.
OR additional work experience in related fields may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required formal education.
Work Related Experience
1 to 3 years of court reporting experience.
Licenses and Certifications
RPR certification through the NCRA plus meet national standard for realtime (96% accuracy on one of the applicable exams).
Physical Effort Requirements Medium work: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects.
Work Environment Good – relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Work Location Office or similar indoor environment.
Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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Court Reporter IV
role at
Colorado Judicial Branch .
Position Information
Job Code: R41631
Full Time Salary Range: $69,038.00 - $100,105.00
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Notice to Colorado Applicants In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for doing so.
Mission Statement The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together, our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
Statement of Duties Provides professional real‑time reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Employees in this classification have obtained their Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) and have a completion of at least 96% accuracy on one of the following examinations: Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), Certified Broadcast Captioner (CBC), Certified CART Provider (CCP) through the NCRA ; or the Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR).
Additional Comments This requisition is regarding position #62673 for a vacant court reporter position. We are posting three requisitions: Court Reporter II, Court Reporter III and Court Reporter IV. We will fill the one open position according to the credentials held by applicants in either of these postings.
After meeting the five‑day minimum posting requirement, this position will be posted for 45 days. The first date of review will be July 14, 2025. New applications will be reviewed each Monday thereafter. Salary offers are made based on several factors, including relevant experience, available budget, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, aligned with our compensation step plan.
Please include any relevant experience that you would like considered. For full consideration, the judicial application must be fully completed, as well, including a cover letter and resume.
Essential Functions
Provides real‑time, verbatim court reporting services through stenographic shorthand for jury trials, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and any applicable requested court proceedings.
Manages and maintains records and prioritizes transcript production. Prepares required reports and documentation pursuant to Chief Justice Directive 05‑03 and local policies and procedures.
Ensures backup of all stenographic notes, rough drafts, and completed transcripts including reporter dictionaries, CAT software files, and stenographic machine files.
Assists team members; works on various hearings and/or trials as a team; shares files and work product; and attends weekly meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities : Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by most employees is semi‑complex.
Human Collaboration : Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions : Receives general direction. Employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically. Impact of actions is moderate.
Knowledge & Skills : Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge. Likely impact on organization is standard.
Fiscal Responsibility : Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Equivalency
Associate's degree or 2 years of college.
OR additional work experience in related fields may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required formal education.
Work Related Experience
1 to 3 years of court reporting experience.
Licenses and Certifications
RPR certification through the NCRA plus meet national standard for realtime (96% accuracy on one of the applicable exams).
Physical Effort Requirements Medium work: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects.
Work Environment Good – relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Work Location Office or similar indoor environment.
Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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