Job Description

Summary:

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.

Current open positions:

• Jefferson County, primarily assigned to Chief District Court Judge Gookin
• Appanoose County, primarily assigned to District Court Judge Milani
• North Lee County, primarily assigned to District Court Judge Wright
• 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)

Responsibilities:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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 we offer:

• 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 characteristics and abilities:

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

Judicial Number:
D8

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 a School of Court Reporting is required with courses including legal and medical terminology, English, typing and law. Must be certified as a court reporter by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters as defined in Iowa Court Rule 46.2 or become board certified within one year of hire as per Iowa Code 602.6603(4).