Court Reporter

The Iowa Judicial Branch in District 4, seeks applicants for Certified Court Reporters to record court proceedings and provide official transcripts for the following counties in District 4: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby This position will provide official court records for court proceedings and ensure the integrity of court records and official transcripts. This position will create verbatim records to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe court proceedings and testimony. This position will transcribe shorthand records and notes into certified transcripts in accordance with Iowa Court Rules. This position will maintain shorthand reporter certification in accordance with Iowa Court Rules Chapter 46 and complete the required continuing education. The successful candidate will be able to take notes in shorthand by stenotype, or use a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device to record verbatim court procedures. This position will have the ability to professionally communicate with a variety of court users. The successful candidate will have keen attention to detail to maintain the accuracy and integrity of court records. This position must travel to other counties within the judicial district to record court proceedings as assigned. What’s in it for you Collaborative, positive professional work environment Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the Iowa communities Excellent benefits package Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan Employee discount program Employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch may qualify for the federal student loan repayment program? The pay range for this position is $31.39 - $50.14per hour. This is a contract-covered, FLSA non-exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience. Position classification is determined as the ‘best fit’ of the duties assigned to and performed by a position. This position is classified as a Court Reporter as summarized below. Summary Create verbatim records in shorthand to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe court testimony and proceedings.? Examples of Duties and Responsibilities?? Create verbatim records of testimony and proceedings by shorthand recording methods as required in accordance with Iowa Code §642.9 and Iowa Court Rules. Mark, record, maintain #J-18808-Ljbffr