District Courtroom Clerk/Court Reporter 1 and 2
State of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
Overview
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location:
Omaha, NE Hiring Rate:
$27.175 Job Posting:
JR2026-00022894 District Courtroom Clerk/Court Reporter 1 and 2 (Open) Job Description:
Location: Douglas County Courthouse, Omaha. District: 4th Judicial District. The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation (AOCP) is accepting applications for a full time District Courtroom Clerk/Official Court Reporter in Douglas County District Court, 4th Judicial District and travel is expected. This is a responsible paraprofessional position. Work involves verbatim reporting and transcription for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. District Court Courtroom Clerk responsibilities include real-time data entry and maintaining the court record using JUSTICE/DOCKET systems. Court Reporter I and II responsibilities include real-time reporting, transcription, and equipment operation. Advancement opportunities may lead to Official Court Reporter I with associated training and certification support. Position Details: The following classifications exist: District Court Courtroom Clerk; Court Reporter I; Court Reporter II. Official Court Reporters may receive equipment and software support (laptop, steno machine, audio/recording systems, and software) as appropriate for the role. Travel is expected. Responsibilities
District Court Courtroom Clerk: enter case information in DOCKET and JUSTICE; type portions of judge's decision in real time; operate and log electronic recording equipment; maintain automated logs; manage exhibits; supervise courtroom supplies; assist in maintaining clear and accurate records. Court Reporter I and II: provide real-time records for court trials/hearings, read back transcripts, transcribe proceedings, review and certify transcripts, operate digital/audio recording equipment, log proceedings, identify participants, prepare and preserve transcripts and related records, maintain files and exhibits, and perform clerical duties related to the court. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: District Court Courtroom Clerk: High School graduation or equivalent; additional education may substitute for experience. Court Reporter I: Demonstrated professional competence as defined by Nebraska Supreme Court Rules; certifications from NCRA/AAERT or equivalent; or official court reporting school documentation. Court Reporter II: Must be certified as CRR (NCRA) or FCRR or equivalent. All educational credits must be from an accredited U.S. institution. Preferred Qualifications: Legal experience; bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required for all roles. Other: District Court Courtroom Clerk: On-the-job training in JUSTICE within six months; proficiency with digital recording equipment and courtroom procedures; ability to type and monitor proceedings; potential for late hours. Court Reporter I and II: Travel may be required; extended sitting and repetitive motions; some late hours. Compensation
Hiring Rate (during probation): District Courtroom Clerk $40,169.98/year Court Reporter I $56,523.21/year Court Reporter II $65,432.65/year Minimum Rate (after probation): District Courtroom Clerk $41,174.29/year Court Reporter I $57,936.28/year Court Reporter II $67,068.51/year How to Apply
External Candidates – Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application. Current State of Nebraska Employee: apply via Jobs Hub through Workday. Access: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true Equal Opportunity
The Judicial Branch values diversity, inclusion and belonging and recruits without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. Veterans Preference laws apply. If you are currently employed by the State of Nebraska, log in to Workday and apply via the Jobs Hub – Internal Apply app from your home landing page. Workday access: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. For more information on benefits, visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Expiry The posting indicates an application deadline of 03-06-2026 and notes that applications may no longer be accepted after that date.
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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location:
Omaha, NE Hiring Rate:
$27.175 Job Posting:
JR2026-00022894 District Courtroom Clerk/Court Reporter 1 and 2 (Open) Job Description:
Location: Douglas County Courthouse, Omaha. District: 4th Judicial District. The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation (AOCP) is accepting applications for a full time District Courtroom Clerk/Official Court Reporter in Douglas County District Court, 4th Judicial District and travel is expected. This is a responsible paraprofessional position. Work involves verbatim reporting and transcription for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. District Court Courtroom Clerk responsibilities include real-time data entry and maintaining the court record using JUSTICE/DOCKET systems. Court Reporter I and II responsibilities include real-time reporting, transcription, and equipment operation. Advancement opportunities may lead to Official Court Reporter I with associated training and certification support. Position Details: The following classifications exist: District Court Courtroom Clerk; Court Reporter I; Court Reporter II. Official Court Reporters may receive equipment and software support (laptop, steno machine, audio/recording systems, and software) as appropriate for the role. Travel is expected. Responsibilities
District Court Courtroom Clerk: enter case information in DOCKET and JUSTICE; type portions of judge's decision in real time; operate and log electronic recording equipment; maintain automated logs; manage exhibits; supervise courtroom supplies; assist in maintaining clear and accurate records. Court Reporter I and II: provide real-time records for court trials/hearings, read back transcripts, transcribe proceedings, review and certify transcripts, operate digital/audio recording equipment, log proceedings, identify participants, prepare and preserve transcripts and related records, maintain files and exhibits, and perform clerical duties related to the court. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: District Court Courtroom Clerk: High School graduation or equivalent; additional education may substitute for experience. Court Reporter I: Demonstrated professional competence as defined by Nebraska Supreme Court Rules; certifications from NCRA/AAERT or equivalent; or official court reporting school documentation. Court Reporter II: Must be certified as CRR (NCRA) or FCRR or equivalent. All educational credits must be from an accredited U.S. institution. Preferred Qualifications: Legal experience; bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required for all roles. Other: District Court Courtroom Clerk: On-the-job training in JUSTICE within six months; proficiency with digital recording equipment and courtroom procedures; ability to type and monitor proceedings; potential for late hours. Court Reporter I and II: Travel may be required; extended sitting and repetitive motions; some late hours. Compensation
Hiring Rate (during probation): District Courtroom Clerk $40,169.98/year Court Reporter I $56,523.21/year Court Reporter II $65,432.65/year Minimum Rate (after probation): District Courtroom Clerk $41,174.29/year Court Reporter I $57,936.28/year Court Reporter II $67,068.51/year How to Apply
External Candidates – Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application. Current State of Nebraska Employee: apply via Jobs Hub through Workday. Access: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true Equal Opportunity
The Judicial Branch values diversity, inclusion and belonging and recruits without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. Veterans Preference laws apply. If you are currently employed by the State of Nebraska, log in to Workday and apply via the Jobs Hub – Internal Apply app from your home landing page. Workday access: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. For more information on benefits, visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Expiry The posting indicates an application deadline of 03-06-2026 and notes that applications may no longer be accepted after that date.
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