Court Reporter - Job Announcement

Job Announcement

Court Reporter
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Salary & Benefits: $3,411 monthly; plus excellent benefits package including employer paid family health insurance premiums and retirement contributions and generous vacation and sick leave accruals, visit: http://www.ndcourts.com/SCBenefitsSummary2009.pdf.

Closing Date: Application and resume must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2009

Status: Full Time/Regular

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Position No: 180-0030

Recruitment:Internal/External

Summary of Work:

The Court Reporter is responsible for making a verbatim record of district and juvenile court trials, proceedings and other matters using computer-aided transcription, shorthand and/or audio recording equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during proceedings, and providing typewritten transcripts, as required. Positions assigned to this classification provide administrative and secretarial support to a district judge and court staff, assist in calendar control and scheduling, and may serve as a liaison between the district judge and others in matters handled by the judge.

Essential Functions:

Accurately records, transcribes, and certifies the record of court and jury trial proceedings by computer-aided equipment per state and appellate requirements. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge is also required.

Performs clerking duties in courtroom, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers stenographic notes, files and records to the clerk of district court for reference.

Prepares and distributes official transcripts and related documents.

Coordinates meetings and maintains the calendar for the judge and his or her court schedule. Schedules trials and other court proceedings, unless done by a calendar clerk and in cooperation with the clerk of court, and informs parties of the same.

Provides secretarial and clerical support to the district judge by typing, transcribing, and proofing all correspondence, findings, orders, jury instructions, memorandum and other materials.

Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may include: scheduling rotation of court reporter pool, answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies, maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, and preparing expense vouchers.

Serves as primary contact for case-related information, as requested. Greets visitors, screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides information, explains policies and procedures or refers, as appropriate. Acts as a liaison between the district judge and personnel from other agencies, the general public, and attorneys.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved program in court reporting and one year of previous court reporting experience involving verbatim transcription in a legal setting.

Application Process:

Interested applicants must forward an Application for State Employment (SFN 10950) and a resume. Applications can be obtained online at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html or from any North Dakota Job Service office.

Submit Application and Resume to:

North Dakota Supreme Court
Attn: Human Resources
600 East Boulevard, Dept 180
Bismarck, ND 58505-0530
Phone: (701) 328-4216
Fax: (701) 328-2092

Application material must be received at the address above no later than 5:00 p.m., on November 18, 2009.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and are eligible to claim veteran's preference must include a copy of their DD Form 214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the North Dakota Veteran's Affairs Office.

Persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application process may call Human Resources at (701) 328-4216.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Nov. 2, 2009