Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D8 Location TBD) - State of Iowa : Job Details

The Eighth Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for Court Reporter openings. The position will include travel within the Eighth Judicial District and may be assigned to work with any Judicial Officer as needed. Compensation includes base salary plus transcript income and State of Iowa benefit package. 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.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour or $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly.

Hours: Monday - 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.

The Court Reporter openings for the 8th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch are with the following Judges:

* Jefferson County, primarily assigned to Chief District Court Judge Gookin

* Anticipated vacancy - Mahaska County, primarily assigned to District Court Judge Hite

* Three rover positions, may serve Appanoose, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, North Lee, South Lee, Louisa, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello and Washington counties (domicile to be determined depending on candidate selected)

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 District 8.

* May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the 8th District per operational needs.

* Travel required.

What's in it for YOU:

* 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

Preferred skills and abilities:

* Self-driven

* Flexible and open to change

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Attention to detail

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to collaborate

* Positive attitude

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.

* 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.