Tri-C Captioning and Court Reporting Employment Opportunities

Nov 26, 2024 - Official Court Reporter Needed in Wheeling, WV

An Official Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. Court Reporter positions and continued employment of court reporters are subject to available funding supplied by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

Duties:

• Attend and record verbatim court sessions for both civil and criminal proceedings; read back portions 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 and/or real-time feed to the Court upon request, without charge.
• 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.
• Maintain and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirement and Judicial Conference policy.
• Work well under pressure and produce transcripts within strict time limitations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. citizenship required or eligible to work in federal service.
• Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
• The selected candidate will be subject to a background check that includes an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment.
• Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments.
• Employees of the U.S. District Court are "At-Will" employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review on our website at https://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/.
• Position will require travel.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be willing to work as part of a team of reporters to meet the court's needs. Candidates should be highly organized, possess tact, good judgment, poise, initiative, and maintain confidentiality, a professional appearance and appropriate demeanor at all times.

Required: An applicant for appointment as an Official Court Reporter in a United States District Court must possess as a minimum requirement at least one year of prime court reporting experience in a court, or in the freelance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Preferred:
Realtime certification
Federal court experience

Salary Range:
Four increment levels are authorized for merit and Realtime certification. Starting salary level is commensurate with qualifications.

Level 1: Starting salary ($95,882) (minimum qualifications).
Level 2: Starting salary plus 5% ($100,676) - requires merit certification.
Level 3: Starting salary plus 10% ($105,471) - requires Realtime certification.
Level 4: Starting salary plus 15% ($110,265) - requires Realtime certification and merit certification.

Merit certification = registered merit reporter from the NCRA.
Realtime certification = successful completion of a certified Realtime examination by NCRA or equivalent exam.

Education:

Passed testing for the registry of professional reporters or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

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Applications accepted through 2/26/2025

Nov 25, 2024 - Official Reporter of Debates Needed in DC

The Secretary of the Senate's Official Reporters of Debates is seeking an Official Reporter of Debates. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa. 

Duties:

NATURE OF WORK This is specialized, professional stenographic work reporting and editing the oral proceedings of the Senate and incorporating proper parliamentary language for publication in the Congressional Record (the Record). Work includes taking verbatim record of daily Senate oral proceedings and editing information for grammatical and technical errors to ensure accuracy of the Record. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments.

Conditions of Employment:

For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa 

Qualifications:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment and on the Senate floor with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, prolonged standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds with the use of a shoulder harness and tray; extensive reading and computer use; regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. This position is tied to the Senate Floor schedule and requires working extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by the Senate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a high school diploma and either state court reporter certification or National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) certification with a minimum of seven years of professional field experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution, Senate procedures and organization, congressional documents/terminology, and the legislative process preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the history and operation of the Senate.
Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and ability to report proceedings accurately while ensuring material conforms to parliamentary procedure.
Knowledge of American history and current events.
Knowledge of English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary.
Knowledge of Senate rules and protocol regarding order and decorum in and around the Senate floor.
Skill in the operation and use of stenographic and transcription equipment.
Knowledge of CaseCatalyst software preferred; ability to learn CaseCatalyst software required.
Ability to listen and write for continuity, sense, and detail while walking or standing with stenographic equipment.
Ability to quickly and accurately identify Senators by sight and voice.
Ability to retain and quickly recall information.
Ability to work extended and unscheduled hours as dictated by the Senate schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to travel and work inside or outside of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, in the event of an emergency that requires relocation of the Senate.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
State court reporter or NCRA certification required, with the following three certifications preferred: Registered Merit Reporter (RMR), Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR), or Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR).

Additional Information:

The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes@sec.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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Nov 26, 2024 - Official Court Reporter Needed in Ramsey County, MN

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a full-time Official Stenographic or Electronic Court Reporter for Judge Designee Der Yang.  In this position you will work directly with Judge Der Yang who is assigned to a criminal rotation and chambered at the Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd., St Paul, MN 55102. 

This is highly responsible technical work.  The primary functions are to capture a verbatim record of court proceedings using a stenographic machine or electronic court reporting equipment and to prepare and distribute transcripts in accordance with rules of court, opinions, state statutes, legal guidelines, and policies.  Additionally, the court reporter serves as the appointing authority's confidential assistant. The court reporter exercises independent judgment as related to the duties of maintaining the record. Work is reviewed and evaluated by the appointing authority.

This position supports Judge Der Yang and promotes the court's mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.

Regular hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30. This position will require the ability to work full-time during these hours. 

This is a hybrid role working both on-site and remotely, depending on business needs and a reliable internet connection will be required when working remotely.  

Responsibilities

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position. 

• Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings.
• Play/read back testimony upon request.
• Prepare transcripts and court orders.
• Maintain accurate and complete files, records, and exhibits.
• Maintain awareness of relevant rules, statutes, and policy changes/additions/deletions.
• Serve as confidential assistant to judicial officer.
• Occasional filing on behalf of the court. 

Minimum Qualifications

A person seeking employment for the position of Official Stenographic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications: 

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
   2. Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years; or
   3. Compliance with one of the following:
   a) Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; or
   b) Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association; or
2. c) Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two (2) years and within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b), and then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy to successfully complete this requirement. as described in (d) below; or
   d) Obtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation, must, within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b), and then produce a transcript. The participating RPR certified stenographer will determine that Ninety-five (95) percent accuracy is achieved to successfully complete this requirement. 

A person seeking employment for a position of Official Electronic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications: 

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
   2. Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the classification specification; and
   3. Compliance with one of the following within three months of prior to hire:
   a) Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certificate from the State Court Administrator, or
   b) Receive an Electronic Court Reporter Certification and an Electronic Transcriber Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); or
   c) Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certification from an accredited court reporter school. 

Applicants for this position must be able to travel between court locations including the main courthouse, Law Enforcement Center, Juvenile and Family Justice Center, and 402 Commitment Court in downtown St. Paul, MN, and the suburban courthouse in Maplewood, MN.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to work a full-time schedule during regular business hours. 
• Knowledge of laws, court rules, and sources of legal reference.
• Knowledge of court practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people 
  including attorneys and pro se parties.
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles. 
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience using Westlaw, Zoom, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, professionalism, and empathy in the course of work duties. 

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, courtroom or at a public counter. Work involves contact with persons who may be angry, abusive or threatening.

Physical Demands

Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending and carrying items up to 25 pounds.  Some assignments may require periods of extended sitting, standing or computer use.

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Accepting applications through 12/09/2024 

Nov 5, 2024 - Court Reporters Needed in South Dakota Statewide

Permanent, full-time and part-time positions available.

Salary: $28.01-$29.42 per hour, depending on experience

Position Purpose:

The position reports, transcribes, and serves as the guardian of the verbatim stenographic record of official proceedings in an accurate, impartial, and confident manner.  Duties may include:

• Attending court sessions and providing verbatim reporting on those proceedings to ensure justice is upheld and provides the necessary written verbatim record as to whether procedures, laws, and statues were appropriately followed in order to determine whether a decision should be upheld or reversed.
• Transcribing and producing transcripts requested by the Judge and other court personnel in regard to proceedings that have been reported.
• Scheduling the Judge's court calendar to ensure hearings and trials are held in a timely manner and does not conflict with the other court schedule/events.
• Preparing correspondence, answering the telephone and taking messages, and responding to attorneys' or parties' inquiries on behalf of the Judge to ensure timely responses.
• Performing other work as assigned depending on the Circuit/Judge.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited or non-accredited court reporting school with a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and the ability to type 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy. South Dakota Notary Public is required to swear in witnesses in the courtroom. No experience is necessary. 

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment. 

5% increase in salary after successful completion of CRR (Certified Real-time Reporter) certification. 

The fee for the preparation of a transcript from a court reporter's notes of evidence is $3.60 per page for the original. The fee for a copy, furnished on request, is $0.65 per page, to be paid to the officer of the court who prepared the transcript. Depending on the location transcript work can be moderate to extensive. Court reporters may be allowed to freelance and perform outside depositional work that does not involve the recording and/or transcribing of official judicial system court proceedings outside of normal office hours and for additional compensation as court calendars permit. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• courtroom procedures, standards, and ethics;
• legal terminology and processes;
• producing courtroom transcripts;
• English language including meaning, spelling, rules, and grammar;
• court reporter equipment and software and recording equipment.

Ability to:

• write shorthand at least 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy;
• stay up-to-date with changes in terminology, slang, and reporting procedures;
• troubleshoot and solve court reporter computer equipment and software issues;
• concentrate and focus for extended periods of time;
• listen to emotional testimony without reacting or forming opinions;
• maintain confidential information and proceedings;
• meet timeframes and deadlines in producing transcripts;
• schedule proceedings with multiple parties;
• communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally;
• maintain a professional demeanor when proceedings become emotional and volatile. 

About the South Dakota Unified Judicial System

The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide Justice for All. 

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victim’s rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect. 

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov. 

South Dakota Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605.773.4884 

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Oct 29, 2024 - Official Court Reporter Needed in Albuquerque, NM

Salary - $93,715 to $112,458

Position Overview:

The District of New Mexico has an opportunity for an Official Court Reporter to provide realtime reporting services for the Albequerque divisional office.

Court Reporters are employed by the court en banc and serve at the pleasure of the Court.  Court Reporters must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Plan of Management of Court Reporting Services for the District of New Mexico.  Successful applicant will report to the Supervisory Court Reporter located in Las Cruces.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and record verbatim reporting of proceedings held before judicial officers as specified by statute, rule, or order of the Court, and provide transcripts of those proceedings upon requests.
• Produce accurate, simultaneous realtime transcription utilizing computer-aided transcription (CAT)
• Maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production, and earnings which are subject to audits. Complete and submit all reports as directed by the Judicial Conference.
• Determine billing and formats which comply with the Judicial conference requirements.
• Complete and timely file or deliver transcripts and other required documents. Certify and file with the Clerk of Court original records and a copy of transcripts prepared.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to all requirements of the Court Reporter Management Plan for the district.
• Must be able to read back all or any portions of the court record, to perform well under pressure, to produce transcripts within strict time limitations, and to work as part of the team of reporters for the judges of this court.
• Respond timely to official correspondence. Comply with all administrative duties assigned by the supervisor and the Court and be available to work irregular hours as dictated by the Court.

Minimum Required Experience/Qualifications:

• At least one year of prime court reporting experience in a freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof (e.g., depositions, adversary proceedings before a presiding official, grand jury proceedings).
• Be qualified by testing for listing on a registry of professional reporters (RPR) of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or have passed an equivalent qualifying examination (evidence must be provided).
• Must be able to provide realtime reporting to judge and possess all necessary realtime equipment and software. Realtime certification is preferred, however, candidates who are capable of providing realtime and are actively working toward certification will also be considered.
• Applicants holding a Certificate of Merit from the NCRA are preferred.

Salary Levels:

Official court reporters are paid an annual salary as below, depending upon qualifications and experience, plus transcript fees established by the Judicial Conference.

• CR Level 1 - $93,715
• CR Level 2 - $98,401 (Requires merit certification)
• CR Level 3 - $103,087 (Requires realtime certification)
• CR Level 4 - $107,773 (Requires realtime certification and merit certification)
• CR Level 5* - $112,458 (Requires realtime certification, merit certification, and longevity)

*Current Federal Judiciary Court Reporters hired before 10/11/09 only and transferring without a break in service from another federal court.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government.
• Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Service appointments; Excepted Service appointments are “at will” and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.
• Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct. Employees are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.
• Selectees are subject to a background check or investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination. An individual may be hired provisionally pending successful completion of a necessary records checks.
• The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
• This position is subject to EFT (direct deposit of salary earnings)

Benefits:

• A generous benefits package is available, including
• A minimum of 11 paid holidays
• Paid annual leave in the amount of 4-8 hours per pay period (13-26 days per year), depending on a length of service
• Paid sick leave in the amount of 4 hours per pay period (13 days per year)
• Optional participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits plans, including dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; long-term care insurance
• Retirement benefits, including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Credit for prior government service.

Application Information:

Qualified applicants must submit in a single file a cover letter, resume with three references, copy of certifications (e.g., CRR), and an AO-78* (Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment) by email to usdcjobs@nmd.uscourts.gov.

Please include “Court Reporter” in the subject line

*The OA-78 can be downloaded at http://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/employment

Applications must be submitted as ONE PDF attachment.

Illegible or incomplete applications may result in loss of consideration for the position.  ZIP files and links to file sharing services (e.g., Drop Box, OneDrive) will not be accepted.  PDF size is limited to 10 MB.  Documents that cannot be downloaded by the court cannot be considered.

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position and are encouraged to apply.  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Initial interviews may be conducted remotely via videoconference; travel for any in-person interviews will be at applicant’s expense.  The U.S. District Court reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants.  If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.

Aug 15, 2024 - Official Court Reporter Needed in District of Columbia

The Official Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of the judicial and administrative proceedings to which they are assigned, regardless of the nature, difficulty, or location of the proceedings. When requested, the incumbent is further responsible for the accurate preparation and timely submission of the official transcript of the proceedings which constitutes an official record. This position is located in the Court Reporting Division of the D.C. Superior Court.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Provides verbatim reporting of judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Provides accurate and timely transcripts of court proceedings that constitute official court records
• Safeguards verbatim files, Rich Text Format (RTF) files, Secure Digital (SD) cards, voice writer and backup audio files of the proceedings, properly identifying records by date, judge, case title and location
• Uploads the Daily Worksheet and RTF file to the Web Transcript Tracking System (WTTS) and other routine paperwork to the Division Director as requested
• Works with all of the judges of the District of Columbia Courts and supporting staff in a competent and professional manner
• Has available adequate and serviceable equipment for the efficient performance of duties without interruption to the Court's schedules, to include remote court reporting
• Complies with all rules as contained in the Rules of Superior Court and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals relating to and dealing with court reporting and the timely production of transcripts and additional directives as may be required by the Division
• Conducts verbatim reporting at a minimum of 225 words per minute and must possess an excellent command of the English language

Conditions of Employment

• A background and/or security investigation is required.
• Probationary period of one (1) year. 

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation / Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)
4. List of three (3) professional references

All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Conditions of Employment

• A background and/or security investigation is required.
• Probationary period of one (1) year. 

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation / Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)
4. List of three (3) professional references

All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

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Posting closes 12/31/2024