Court Reporter-Stenography (04003)
Court Reporter-Stenography (04003)
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Preference given to graduates of a postsecondary court reporting (stenography) program approved by NCRA and the Montana Supreme Court. Experience as an official court reporter in a courtroom setting is preferred but new courtreporting graduates encouraged to apply.
- Relevant experience may substitute for prior stenography program completion where the candidate can demonstrate excellent typing skills ability to operate and troubleshoot computerized recording systems ability to produce transcripts and understanding of court procedures.
The first review of applications will be May 22 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
- Resume Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Applications with missing required documents will not be reviewed in the screening process.
When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career. As a serviceoriented employer we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent accessible responsive impartial and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.
Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:
- Work/life balance
- Family friendly policies
- Dedicated and caring colleagues
- Health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
- Opportunities and room for professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF
This position is in Missoula MT.Known as the Garden City for its dense trees and lush green landscape Missoula is nestled in the heart of the northern Rockies where five valleys converge. Missoula is a center for education medicine retail and the arts. Located at the base of Mount Sentinel and the banks of the Clark Fork River is The University of Montana. The 200acre campus is one of the most beautiful in the nation and is home to 12000 students. Fly fishermen rafters kayakers and canoers thrive on the nearby waters. Learn more by visiting
Special Information:
- Fulltime position available; may consider Parttime.
- Court reporters may retain transcript fees pursuant to 35604 MCA.
- Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
- An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a oneyear probationary period.
Job Overview:
This is highly responsible advanced skill technical work as an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Judge Leslie Halligan of the FourthJudicial District in Missoula Montana.
Duties include attending sittings of court capturing a verbatim record of court proceedings using a stenograph machine and computeraided transcription (CAT) software and providing to the bench an instantaneous Realtime feed of the proceedings. A high degree of accuracy is required. Transcripts are prepared and distributed in accordance with rules of court state statutes and policies. The court reporter exercises considerable independent judgment in all aspects of job performance. Work is reviewed and evaluated by the judge or court administrator.
Job Duties: (Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.)
- Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 35603 solely responsible for capturing and preserving a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment or a stenograph machine and computeraided transcription software.
- Set up equipment conduct sound check monitor operation of and dismantle recording equipment or stenograph machine in courtroom conference rooms judges chambers or other locations as directed by the judge.
- Maintain a complete record of all verbal communications and to the extent necessary to provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents in the proceedings.
- Remind parties as necessary to speak clearly and one at a time to ensure the integrity of a verbatim record.
- During proceedings upon request of the judge or litigants locate and read or play back portions of proceedings.
- Maintain a high level of concentration and attentiveness throughout all court proceedings regardless of disruptions and other unpredictable and adverse conditions.
- Utilize computer equipment and software for preparation of transcripts.
- Transcribe proofread certify and distribute official transcripts.
- Archive computerized recordings or stenographic and associated files pursuant to Judicial Branch policy.
- Provide court reporter coverage for other judges within assigned district and other judges sitting on proceedings held in assigned district. Remain current on computerized court reporting technology.
- Communicate with litigants and the public regarding requests for official transcripts.
- Provide administrative support as assigned by the judge.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in a courtroom hearing room conference room judges chambers office setting or recorded by Zoom or another electronic audiovisual platform. May include travel assignments.
Physical Demands:
Work requires extended periods of listening concentration and operation of a keyboard or stenograph machine and may include lifting and transporting stenographic computer equipment or other recording equipment to assigned courthouse locations.
Licensure and Certification Requirements:
Preferred but not required Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification maintained by obtaining required continuing education units in accordance with certification guidelines established by NCRA.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Employment Type
Full Time
