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Posted: December 18, 2025 (27 days ago)

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Court Reporter

U.S. Courts

Judicial Branch

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Salary

$96,302 - $110,747

per year

Type

Closes

December 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves attending court sessions to record every word spoken by judges, lawyers, and others using shorthand or machines, then turning those recordings into accurate written transcripts when needed.

Court reporters must handle high-pressure situations, meet tight deadlines, and work closely with other court staff.

It's a great fit for detail-oriented professionals with strong listening skills and experience in legal reporting who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Key Requirements

  • At least four years of court reporting experience in freelance or court settings
  • Qualification on the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) registry through testing
  • Ability to record verbatim proceedings using shorthand or mechanical means
  • Skill in producing and delivering transcripts within strict time and cost limits
  • Proficiency in reading back court records and performing under pressure
  • Capability to handle administrative tasks like billing, record-keeping, and filing reports
  • Teamwork with other reporters and court personnel

Full Job Description

Court Reporters are responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings on request.

Court Reporters must be able to read back all or any portions of the court record, to perform well under pressure, to produce transcripts within strict time limitations, and to work as part of a team of reporters for the Judges of the Court.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts, or a combination of the two.

The successful applicant must also have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference given to applicants who possess a Realtime Certification from NCRA or USCRA; possess a Certificate of Merit from the National Shorthand Reporters Association; and/or possess software and hardware used to produce real-time transcripts in the courtroom.

Major Duties:

The duties of a Court Reporter include, but are not limited to: Attend and record verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means court sessions; read back portions of court record, as required.

Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared after delivery to the requesting parties.

Provide transcripts to the court upon request, without charge, of all arraignments, pleas and proceedings in connection with the imposition of sentence in criminal cases.

Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes, audio files, and other original records of proceedings.

Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/18/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/19/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-05