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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3)

Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319


Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3)

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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3)

Salary

$59,321.60 - $96,803.20 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01836

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

01/06/2025

Closing Date

2/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Peggy.Frericks@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Description

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Job Description

The 3rdJudicial District’s Court Administration has immediate openings for Court Reporters across the 3rdDistrict. Multiple positions are available in Northwest Iowa.

The pay range for this position is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour / $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly depending on relevant courtroom experience as a certified Court or Verbatim Reporter (Voice Reporter).

Plus, possible additional special pay allowances per advanced certification. These certifications are: RMR or RDR and CRR, for stenographic reporters. Voice reporter certifications are RVR and CM. If a reporter transitions or has transitioned from Federal employment to state employment, the FCRR certification can be accepted in lieu of the CRR certification. A copy of your certificate and renewals are required and additional validation necessary to continue any special pay allowance.

Court & Verbatim Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator or Assistance District Court Administrator, as the Chief Judge’s designees, and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the 3rdJudicial District.

Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00A – 4:30P

Location: TBD

To Apply:Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

The following skills, knowledge and abilities will enable your success in this role:

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer applications and skills including video conferencing (Zoom)

10-key skills

The ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public

Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service

Critical thinking skills

Key Responsibilities:

Captures court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine

Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request

Prepares transcripts

Performs general office work

Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings

Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee

Electronic document filing required in all counites within the District

May be required to work for any Judicial Officer within the District per operational needs

Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment

What’s in it for YOU:

Collaborative, positive work environment

Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn

Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities

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.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

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Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

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What is your current salary?

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What is your minimum salary requirement?

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Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification?

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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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