Court Reporter

*About us* The U.
S.
District Court for District of South Dakota was established in 1889 when the Dakota Territory was divided into North and South Dakota.
The Court handles issues pertaining to federal law within the state of South Dakota and has courthouses in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, and Aberdeen.
The U.
S.
District Court consists of federal court chambers, a clerk’s office, and a probation and pretrial services office.
The district has three Article III district judges, two senior district judges, and three full-time magistrate judges.
Additionally, U.
S.
Probation has satellite offices in Eagle Butte, Kyle, McLaughlin, Mission, and Winner.
The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota has an opening for a Court Reporter.
This position works as part of a court reporter pool managed by the Clerk of Court.
The position is not assigned to a specific judge.
Court Reporters serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States Courts and the Court Reporter Management Plan of this Court.
The primary duty station for this position is in the clerk's office in Rapid City, South Dakota, with frequent travel to all four courthouses in the District.
Due to the large size of the District, the position frequently performs court reporting by way of video conferencing equipment.
The Court Reporter is a highly visible position within the court and requires the ability to work well under pressure and work well with others.
This position requires dedication, professionalism, flexibility, commitment, initiative, and discretion.
The Court Reporter is responsible for recording verbatim testimony proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or request/order of the Court.
At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference.
Court Reporters are required to maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production, and earnings.
*POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* The Court Reporter performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: * Requires the ability to record verbatim testimony, to read back all or any portions of the court records, to work well under pressure, to work extended hours within strict time limitations, and to work as a part of a team to serve all the judges of the Court.
* Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with Clerk of Court original transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties.
* Provide official transcripts to the Court upon request.
* Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings.
* Transcribe court hearings from recorded audio.
*QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES* * Applicants must possess at least four years of court experience.
A certificate of registered professional reporter (RPR) is required, and certified real-time reporter (CRR) is preferred.
Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) certified is a plus.
All official court reporters are required to utilize real-time transcription and must have experience connecting wirelessly.
In addition: * Ability to accurately record 180 words per minute on literary matter, 200 words per minute for jury charge, and 225 words per minute for testimony.
* Skilled in the use of Computer-Aided Transcription equipment.
Capable of performing court reporting functions from a remote location by the aid of video conferencing equipment.
* Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software.
* Strong team player with great intrapersonal skills.
*SALARY RANGE* Level 1: $*92,739* annually Full time Level 2: $*97,375* annually Full Time; requires merit certification\*\* Level 3: $*102,013* annually Full Time; requires real-time certification\* Level 4: $*106,650* annually Full Time; requires real-time certification and merit certification\*\* \*Real-time certification = successful completion of Certified Real-time Examination Certificate by NCRA or equivalent exam.
\*\*Merit certification = Registered Merit Reporter certificate from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).
*Upon appointment the qualified person shall, in addition to the starting salary, receive maximum allowable rates for transcripts as set by the Judicial Conference.
* *How to Apply* Please submit the following: • Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to this position • Resume that includes three (3) professional references • Copy of Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and real-time certification (if certified) • Completed AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment Forms | United States Courts (uscourts.
gov) *All documents must be emailed in PDF format with “Vacancy 01-24” in the subject line to recruitment@sdd.
uscourts.
gov* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $92,739.
00 - $106,650.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person