Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D1 - Waterloo)

The First Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the First Judicial District. 

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour or $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P 

Location: Waterloo, Iowa – Black Hawk County

To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. 

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. 

Key Responsibilities

• Captures court testimony and proceedings 
• Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request
• Prepares transcripts, performs general office work
• Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings
• Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee
• Electronic document filing required in all counties within the District 
• May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needs
• Travel required

What’s in it for YOU

• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) 
• Must meet one:
  • Be a registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association.
  • Be a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) from the National Verbatim Reporters Association.
  • Completed a court reporter training program.

Special Requirements

• Must obtain an Iowa Certified Shorthand Reporter license within one year of employment. Certification must remain current.
• The Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills including video conferencing (GTM/Zoom)
• 10-key skills
• Ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public
• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-orientation