Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D7)

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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D7)

Salary

$57,595.20 - $89,294.40 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

23-01835

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

03/29/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Danny Davis, District Court Administrator, 563-326-8783

To Apply

Applicants should apply through this site. Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the completed online application. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Job Description

Summary:

The Seventh Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for Court Reporter openings.  The position will include travel to all five counties in the Seventh Judicial District (Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott Counties) and may be assigned to work with any judicial officer as needed. Compensation includes base salary plus transcript income and State of Iowa benefit package.   Starting salary dependent upon relevant courtroom experience.
 
Current open positions:
  • 140196  Scott County, primarily assigned to Chief District Court Judge Greve
  • 145045  Scott County, primarily assigned to District Court Judge Corbin
  • 112126  Scott County, primarily assigned to District Court Judge Fowler
  • 112118  Scott County, primarily assigned to District Court Judge Telleen
  • 142731  Scott County, primarily assigned to District Associate Judges
Responsibilities:

Takes court testimony and proceedings by stenograph or voice recording 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 7 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 his 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
Judicial Number:
D7

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.

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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
444 Judicial
Address
Iowa Judicial Branch Building
1111 E Court Ave
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319