Official Court Reporter

Overview of the Position The Official Court Reporter is responsible for recording verbatim testimony of court sessions or other proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or court order. At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference. Official Court Reporters are required to maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production and earnings. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties: Attend and record court sessions verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means; read back all or any portion of court record as required. Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties. Provide transcripts to the Court upon request, without charge, of all arraignments, pleas, and proceedings in connection with imposition of sentence in criminal cases unless they have been recorded by electronic sound recording and such recordings have been certified and maintained by the official court reporter as outlined in the Court Reporter Management Plan of this court. Promptly certify and file all original steno .pdf notes 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. Qualifications Successful completion of the Certified Realtime Reporter examination offered by the National Court Reporters Association, or an equivalent qualifying examination, is preferred. Possess a minimum requirement of at least four years of prime court reporter experience in the freelance field or in other courts, or a combination thereof. Ability to accurately report 180 words per minute on literacy matter, 200 words per minute for jury charge, and 225 words per minute for testimony. Qualified by testing for listing in the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination. Certificate of Merit from the National Court Reporters Association and realtime certification preferred. Knowledge of and experience with Computer Assisted-Transcription (CAT). Must possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software. Self-starter, mature, highly organized; possess tact, good judgment, poise and initiative; maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Strong team orientation and customer service skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. GeneralExperience Level1: Starting salary $95,454 (Minimumqualifications) Level2: Startingsalary plus5% (Requiresmeritcertification) Level3Starting salary plus10% (Requiresrealtimecertification) Level4: Startingsalary plus15% (Requiresrealtime&meritcertification) MeritCertification: Registered merit reporter certificate from the National CourtReporters Association (NCRA). RealtimeCertification: Successfulcompletionof a certified realtime examination by NCRA or equivalentexam. EmployeeBenefits Full‑time employeesofthe U.S. District Courtforthe DistrictofWyomingareeligibletofullrangeof benefits to include: Aminimumof11 paidholidaysperyear Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), the Flexible Benefits Program Federal Occupational Health Services Program (FOH) Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services For more detailed information about Federal Judiciary benefits, please visit the U.S. Courts website . The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr