Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D8 Location TBD)

Full Job Description

The 8th Judicial District of Iowa 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 8th Judicial District.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P Location: To be determined

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Captures court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine.
• 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 counites within the district.
• May be required to work for any Judicial Officer within the District per operational needs.
• Travel required.
• Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.

What’s in it for YOU:

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid Holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan
• Employee discount program

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.

Qualifications

• 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.




Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to collaborate
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer applications and skills including video conferencing (GTM/Zoom)
• Strong organizational 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
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude