Court Reporter

Summary

This job opportunity is with the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government. The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the U.S. government and is independent from the other two. The Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska is seeking a court reporter in Omaha. This position reports directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk. Travel to the divisional office in Lincoln will be required from time to time for court proceedings.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: An official court reporter will cover court proceedings as assigned for active and senior district judges, which includes providing a realtime feed to the court. Attending and recording verbatim all proceedings as directed by the court; reading back all or any portion of the court record; reviewing the court calendar and noting the appearance of attorneys, witnesses, and the proper spelling of their names; producing transcripts within strict time limitations; billing, delivering, and/or mailing official transcripts prepared; certifying and filing with the Clerk of Court original records and a copy of transcripts prepared; covering other courts as needed. Incumbents will provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference and will concurrently electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared. Must work well under pressure, including extended court and transcription production hours within strict time limitations. Work as part of a team of reporters. Perform administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls. Travel to Lincoln or North Platte may be required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. Only applicants meeting the following will be considered: One (1) year of prime stenographic court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof (e.g., depositions, adversary proceedings before a presiding official, grand jury proceedings); Successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) exam of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); Realtime certification is preferred; special consideration will be extended to reporters who possess a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) or Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR) certification; Skilled in the use of computer-aided transcription equipment (CAT); Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software, including up-to-date software and hardware used to produce realtime translations; Must possess strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations, work well under pressure, and be willing to work as part of a team of court reporters under the direction of the Chief Deputy Clerk in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the court. The candidate must possess tact, judgment, poise, initiative, always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, strong team orientation, and customer service skills. Salary Range: Five incremental levels are authorized for RMR and/or realtime certification. Starting salary level is commensurate with qualifications. Pay scale and grade: CR 1-4 Level 1: $96,408, minimum requirement. Level 2: $101,229 ($96,408 plus 5%), requires RMR certification. Level 3: $106,049 ($96,408 plus 10%), requires realtime certification. Level 4: $110,869 ($96,408 plus 15%), requires RMR and realtime certifications. Level 5: $115,690 ($96,408 plus 20%), requires RMR and realtime certifications, and longevity; current Federal Judiciary Court Reporters hired before October 11, 2009, only.