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Court Reporter
City of St. Louis
Judicial Administration - Court En Banc
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
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February 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a flexible court reporter who moves between different courtrooms in St.
Louis to record legal proceedings, such as trials and testimonies, using specialized shorthand equipment.
The role also requires preparing accurate transcripts of these records to serve as official court documents.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in court settings and the necessary certifications who enjoys detail-oriented work in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Requirements
- Three years of experience in a courtroom environment taking and transcribing verbal testimony
- Certified Court Reporter (CCR) certification
- Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification
- Proficiency in using stenotype machine, shorthand, or audiotape for recording proceedings
- Ability to read back portions of transcripts during trials and clarify inaudible statements
- Completion and maintenance of official court transcripts in accordance with legal standards
Full Job 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 https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefitsSt. 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 https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Requirements
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.
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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis 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
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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