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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D2) in State of Iowa, Iowa
Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D2)
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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D2)
Salary
$59,321.60 - $96,803.20 Annually
Location
State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-00145
Agency
444 Judicial
Opening Date
09/06/2024
Closing Date
10/6/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Tina Thomason, tina.thomason@iowacourts.gov
To Apply
Please attach a cover letter and resume (PDF format) along with the completed online application. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.
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Job Description
The Second Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for Court Reporter openings. The position may be assigned to work for any Judicial Officer in the Second Judicial District per operational needs, travel is required.
Starting salary dependent upon relevant courtroom experience.
Court Reporter positions are open until filled, but considered as applications are received. Positions may be filled before the stated deadline.
Current open positions:
Bremer County (Waverly), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Newell - 111726
Cerro Gordo County (Mason City), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Weiland - 111735
Butler/Floyd County (Allison/Charles City), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Batey - 146467
Floyd County (Charles City), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Schroeder – 111735
Cerro Gordo County (Mason City), primarily assigned to District Associate Judge Adam Sauer – 140163
Carroll County (Carroll), primarily assigned to District Court Judge Christopher Polking – 111739
Responsibilities:
Takes court testimony and proceedings by shorthand reporting methods. Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request. Makes verbatim typed record of testimony and proceedings as required. Prepares transcripts, performs general office work and provides substantial clerical support for the Court. Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings. Electronic document filing is required in all District 2 counties, so a high level of computer proficiency is essential. Performs related work as determined by the supervising judicial officer or the Chief Judge or designee. Specific primary assignment(s) as designated by the District Court Administrator.
What we offer:
Team-oriented, positive work environment
Excellent affordable benefit package
Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
Employee discount programs
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and graduation from a school of court reporting. Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months of employment, and certification must be maintained as a condition of employment. Certification demonstrates proficiency based on the standard of the National Court Reporters Association for the earned designation of Registered Professional Reporter or the National Verbatim Reporters Association for the earned designation of Certified Verbatim Reporter. Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.
Travel required.
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
444 Judicial
Address
Iowa Judicial Branch Building
1111 E Court Ave
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
http://www.iowacourts.gov/
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