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Overview of the Position The Official Court Reporter is responsible for recording verbatim testimony of court sessions or other proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or court order. At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Court Reporter provides transcripts withing the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference. Official Court Reporters are required to maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production and earnings.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Attend and record court sessions verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means; read back all or anyportion of court record as required
• Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronicallyfile with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties
• Provide transcripts to the Court upon request, without charge, of all arraignments, pleas, andproceedings in connection with imposition of sentence in criminal cases unless they have been recorded by electronic sound recording and such recordings have been certified and maintained by the official court reporter in the Office of the Clerk of Court as outlined in the Court Reporter Management Plan of this court
• Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings
• Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and otherrecord keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the certified realtime reporter examination offered by the National CourtReporters Association, or an equivalent qualifying examination, is preferred
• Possess a minimum requirement of at least four years of prime court reporter experience in thefreelance field or in other courts, or a combination thereof
• Ability to accurately record 180 words per minute on literacy matter, 200 words per minute for jurycharge, and 225 words per minute for testimony
• Qualified by testing for listing in the registry of professional reporters of the National CourtReporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination
• Certificate of Merit from the National Court Reporters Association and realtime certificationpreferred
• Knowledge of and experience with computer assisted transcription (CAT). Must Possess andprovide all necessary personal equipment and software.
• Self-starter, mature, highly organized; possess tact, good judgment, poise and initiative; maintain aprofessional appearance and demeanor at all times. Strong team orientation and customer service skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Attend and record court sessions verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means; read back all or anyportion of court record as required
• Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronicallyfile with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties
• Provide transcripts to the Court upon request, without charge, of all arraignments, pleas, andproceedings in connection with imposition of sentence in criminal cases unless they have been recorded by electronic sound recording and such recordings have been certified and maintained by the official court reporter in the Office of the Clerk of Court as outlined in the Court Reporter Management Plan of this court
• Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings
• Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and otherrecord keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls

Application Info

Qualified individuals for this “at will” position must submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements
• A resume detailing all relevant experience, education and skills
• Three professional references with contact information 4) AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (download at www.wyd.uscourts.gov/employment )

Failure to submit a complete and signed cover letter, AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be completed to include salary information. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense.

All documents must be submitted via email (as a single PDF attachment) to: hr@wyd.uscourts.gov. Please note “Vacancy Announcement: 2025-02” in the subject line of the email.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.