The First Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch 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 First 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
Multiple positions are available in Northeast Iowa
To Apply : Candidates will need to submit 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
- 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 counties within the District
- May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needs
- Travel required
What’s in it for YOU
Collaborative, positive work environmentTalented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learnOpportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communitiesExcellent affordable benefit packagePaid holidays plus vacation and sick timeIowa Public Employees\' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement planOptional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributionsEmployee discount programsThis 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.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency)Must meet one :Be a registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association.Be a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) from the National Verbatim Reporters Association.Completed a court reporter training program.Special Requirements
Must obtain an Iowa Certified Shorthand Reporter license within one year of employment. Certification must remain current.The Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and / or verbatim recording equipment.Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication skillsStrong computer skills including video conferencing (GTM / Zoom)10-key skillsAbility to adapt to situations with court personnel and the publicPassion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public serviceCritical thinking skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityDetail-orientation#J-18808-Ljbffr