St. Louis County, MO is hiring: Swing Court Reporter in Clayton
St. Louis County, MO, Clayton, MO, United States
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clayton, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00009
Department: Judicial Administration - Court En Banc
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
This position will not be assigned to a specific court and will be a swing court reporter for all of court. The Court Reporter will record testimony and legal proceedings in a court of law using stenography equipment or shorthand. Responsibilities also include completion of transcripts and maintaining the official Court transcript according to law.
The typical starting salary is $34.44 hourly. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit .
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Record examination, testimony, judicial opinions, and judge's charge to jury, judgment or sentence of court or other proceedings in a court of law using shorthand, a stenotype machine or audiotape.
Read portions of transcript during trial on judge's request and ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to three years of experience in a courtroom environment taking and transcribing verbal testimony.
Candidates must be CCR and/or RPR certified.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click to view all of our benefits.
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The information provided in your application (education and work experience sections) will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please ensure your information is correct and up to date prior to submitting your application for review. Also, please note that resumes are supplemental information only and will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications.
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Thanks for your interest in working with St. Louis County. We are interested in learning more about the skills and experience that you would bring to this position. Please ensure that you provide complete responses to the following supplemental questions as they, as well as the information provided on your application, will be used to determine your overall eligibility.
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Are you CCR (Certified Realtime Reporter) and/or RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) certified?
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Why are you interested in this position?
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Please provide an overview of your related experience.
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Please discuss how you plan, prioritize, and organize your work.
Required Question
Location : Clayton, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00009
Department: Judicial Administration - Court En Banc
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
This position will not be assigned to a specific court and will be a swing court reporter for all of court. The Court Reporter will record testimony and legal proceedings in a court of law using stenography equipment or shorthand. Responsibilities also include completion of transcripts and maintaining the official Court transcript according to law.
The typical starting salary is $34.44 hourly. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit .
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Record examination, testimony, judicial opinions, and judge's charge to jury, judgment or sentence of court or other proceedings in a court of law using shorthand, a stenotype machine or audiotape.
Read portions of transcript during trial on judge's request and ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to three years of experience in a courtroom environment taking and transcribing verbal testimony.
Candidates must be CCR and/or RPR certified.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click to view all of our benefits.
01
The information provided in your application (education and work experience sections) will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please ensure your information is correct and up to date prior to submitting your application for review. Also, please note that resumes are supplemental information only and will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications.
- I have read this information and ensured my application is up to date and reflects all relevant experience prior to submission.
- I have read this information and did not ensure my application is up to date and reflects all relevant experience prior to submission.
02
Thanks for your interest in working with St. Louis County. We are interested in learning more about the skills and experience that you would bring to this position. Please ensure that you provide complete responses to the following supplemental questions as they, as well as the information provided on your application, will be used to determine your overall eligibility.
- I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I've ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
- I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I have not ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
03
Are you CCR (Certified Realtime Reporter) and/or RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) certified?
- Yes
- No
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Why are you interested in this position?
05
Please provide an overview of your related experience.
06
Please discuss how you plan, prioritize, and organize your work.
Required Question