Court Reporter- 1st Judicial District Job at Idaho State Supreme Court in Coeur

Salary : $69,513.60 - $78,686.40 Annually

Location : Coeur d'Alene, ID

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00144

Department : District 1 - Bonner

Division : 1st Judicial District

Opening Date : 06 / 20 / 2025

How We Work : : The Idaho Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodation for applying or interviewing, please notify human resources.

General Position Summary

Position Title : Court Reporter - 1st Judicial District

Location : Kootenai County, Idaho

Effective Date : June 2025

Salary Grade / Range : $33.42 / hour regular court reporter

$34.88 / hour real-time capable court reporter

$37.83 / hour real-time certified court reporter

FLSA Status : Covered

EEO Job Category : Administrative Support

General Position Summary :

Provides verbatim reporting and transcribing of court proceedings, hearings and conferences. The Court Reporter also provides verbatim reporting and transcribing of grand jury proceedings and termination of parental rights trials in the magistrate division. This position will work and serve under the general supervision of the Administrative District Judge or designee. Travel is expected throughout the surrounding counties.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

(The examples provided do not cover all of the duties which the incumbent of this position may be required to perform.)

• Reports verbatim proceedings of the District Court-whether trials, hearings, proceedings, or conferences-by shorthand, stenotype, or other methods;
• Reports verbatim and transcribes grand jury proceedings and termination of parental rights trials;
• Transcribes proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court;
• Identifies participants by name to facilitate reporting and reads aloud statements of participants as requested during proceedings;
• Prepares and distributes transcripts and related documents;
• Reviews transcripts for technical accuracy;
• Reviews documents for compliance to standards set by Idaho Court rules;
• Performs transcribing of court and administrative proceedings on appeal to the District Court;
• Provides court reporter coverage for other judges as assigned by the Administrative District Judge;
• Serves on committees as needed and attends meetings and training as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The Idaho Courts reserve the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and / or experience necessary to successfully perform the major responsibilities of the position.

Education and Experience :

Licensing :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Special Requirements :

Please note that this is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the supervising judge and that employment may not continue beyond the tenure of the incumbent judge. Court reporters serve under a strict code of confidentiality, are subject to assignment by the Administrative District Judge, and must comply with the Idaho Court rules.

Court reporters retain transcript income at the statutory rate, which is currently $3.25 / page, and may perform freelance work.

The Idaho Courts reserve the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities.

Special note :

Court Reporters are required by Idaho Code 59-401 to take a one-time Oath of Office upon hire.

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