Court Reporter

Overview of the Position The Eastern District of Missouri is seeking a full-time Official Court Reporter. Official Court Reporters are responsible for the verbatim reporting of civil and criminal proceedings held before U.S. District Judges and Magistrate Judges, as well as the timely transcription of those proceedings upon request. Proceedings are reported by means of either steno or voice writing and require realtime output capability. All courtrooms are equipped with excellent sound systems. Official Court Reporters adhere to the requirements of The Guide to Judiciary Policy, Volume VI. They produce transcripts within the time and cost limitations established by the Judicial Conference of the United States and electronically file a copy of all prepared transcripts with the Clerk of Court. Fees for transcripts sold to parties are set by the Judicial Conference and are retained by the reporter. This district offers a steady volume of transcript work, with additional volunteer opportunities available for reporters who wish to take on more assignments and increase their earnings. Although this position is based at the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis, occasional travel to the divisional courthouses in Cape Girardeau and Hannibal is required. Official Court Reporters serve under the appointing authority of the Clerk of Court. They are guided by and responsible for following the policies and administrative procedures contained in the Court Reporter Management Plan for the Eastern District of Missouri, alongside the personnel policies applicable to Clerk's Office employees. Official Court Reporters are also eligible to participate in the Clerk's Office telework program. The new reporter will join the Eastern District of Missouri at the prestigious Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. This rewarding federal career offers competitive perks, including spacious private office suites and parking subsidies, within a region celebrated for its low cost of living. St. Louis boasts world-class cultural and sports amenities, beautiful parks, a thriving arts scene, as well as nationally recognized healthcare. The successful candidate will join a welcoming, collaborative court environment backed by a supportive management team and experienced court reporters dedicated to providing comprehensive training and ongoing professional resources. Must have at least one year of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof. Starting at Level 1 to Level 4 based on education and experience. In addition: To qualify for Level 1, incumbent must have a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. ($97,876) To qualify for Level 2, incumbent must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. Salary range represents a 5% increase over the Entry Level 1. ($102,770) To qualify for Level 3, incumbent must have a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association or equivalent certification. Salary range represents a 10% increase over the entry Level 1. ($107,663) To qualify for Level 4: Incumbent must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification AND Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR or CRR) certification. Salary range represents a 15% increase over the entry Level 1. ($112,557) Applicants must be capable of providing realtime reporting and will be expected to provide transcripts and/or realtime feed for judges upon request, without charge. Realtime certification is preferred, but candidates who are capable of providing realtime and are actively working toward certification will also be considered. Employee Benefits Paid Holidays (11) Flexible Work Schedule Health Insurance Group Life Insurance Defined contribution retirement benefits (FERS) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)- 401 (k)-styled program with up to 5% match Employee Assistance Program Parking/Commuter Virtual Judiciary Online University The selectee considered for this position is required to undergo an FBI Background Check and/or Investigation as a condition of employment. The selectee may then be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation. All applicant information is subject to verification. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after hire. There may be an opportunity for a recruitment bonus to a newly appointed employee or a relocation bonus to a current federal employee (in any branch of government) who must relocate to a different geographic area to accept a position without a break in service. After review of the application packets, highly qualified applicants will be invited in for one or more personal interviews. Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Multiple positions may be filled with this announcement. Employees of the federal judiciary must adhere to all Judicial Conference regulations, follow the policies in the Guide to Judiciary Policy, and are bound by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Link: The Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees Link: Your Employee Rights and How to Report Direct deposit of pay is required. Positions with the U. S. Courts are "excepted service" positions and employees serve "at will." The U. S. Clerk's Office reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the appointing authority may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without re-posting the position. Contacts for three Professional References The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr