Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D2)
State of Iowa See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $59,321.60 - $96,803.20/year
- State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA
- Job Description
The Second Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for Court Reporter openings. The position may be assigned to work for any Judicial Officer in the Second Judicial District per operational needs, travel is required.
Starting salary dependent upon relevant courtroom experience.
Court Reporter positions are open until filled, but considered as applications are received. Positions may be filled before the stated deadline.
Current open positions:- Bremer County (Waverly), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Milder. - 111726
- Cerro Gordo County (Mason City), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Weiland - 111735
- Butler/Floyd County (Allison/Charles City), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Batey - 146467
- Floyd County (Charles City), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Schroeder – 111735
- Cerro Gordo County (Mason City), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Adam Sauer – 140163
- Carroll County (Carroll), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Christopher Polking – 111739
Responsibilities:
Takes court testimony and proceedings by shorthand reporting methods. Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request. Makes verbatim typed record of testimony and proceedings as required. Prepares transcripts, performs general office work and provides substantial clerical support for the Court. Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings. Electronic document filing is required in all District 2 counties, so a high level of computer proficiency is essential. Performs related work as determined by the supervising judicial officer or the Chief Judge or designee. Specific primary assignment(s) as designated by the District Court Administrator.
What we offer:- Team-oriented, positive work environment
- 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
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.- Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and graduation from a school of court reporting. Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months of employment, and certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Certification demonstrates proficiency based on the standard of the National Court Reporters Association for the earned designation of Registered Professional Reporter or the National Verbatim Reporters Association for the earned designation of Certified Verbatim Reporter. Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.
Travel required.
- $59,321.60 - $96,803.20/year
