Court Reporter Elect, Kandiyohi County Judge Designee John Fitzgerald

Judge Designee John Fitzgerald is looking for qualified candidates to fill an Official Court Reporter position. The primary work location is Kandiyohi County Wilmar MN however the ability to travel is a requirement for this position as the court reporter will occasionally work in other counties within the Eighth Judicial District.

This position is responsible for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony from judicial proceedings hearings and conferences in compliance with all applicable statutes and court rules or as directed by the appointing authority. Additionally the court reporter serves as the judicial officers confidential assistant.

PriortoassumingthebenchJudgeDesignee Fitzgerald worked as the first assistant county attorney at the Meeker County Attorneys Office in Litchfield at that office he handled a wide variety of criminal cases and civil pursuit of these prior duties he worked closely with both attorneys and non-attorney support staff. JudgeDesignee Fitzgerald strongly believes in the importance of a work environment that emphasizes and fosters comradery teamwork and a mission-oriented dedication to the work of Minnesotas judicial branch. He intends to work closely with his court reporter and prioritize a collaborative dynamic within his judicial team ensuring every member has an active and meaningful role. He is equally committed to fostering professional growth and development among his staff.

Example of Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Capture a verbatim record of court proceedings.
• Reads or plays back testimony upon request.
• Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court opinions State Statutes legal guidelines and policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete files and records.
• Maintain awareness of Rules Statutes and policy changes/additions/deletions.
• Serve as the Judges confidential assistant.
• Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge.
• Some travel is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Stenographic Court Reporter: A person seeking employment with the Branch for the position of official stenographic court reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; andGraduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years; orCompliance with one of the following: Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; orReceived an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States or professional court reporter association; or Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two (2) years and within one (1) month of hire accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b) and then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy as described in (d) below; orObtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation must within one (1) month of hire accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b) and then produce a transcript. The participating RPR certified stenographer will determine that Ninety-five (95) percent accuracy is achieved to successfully complete this requirement.
Stenographic court reporters who do not meet requirements as noted above must become certified by the Minnesota Judicial Branch or the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) as an Electronic Court Reporter within three months of hire and take the record electronically until they are in compliance with a b c or d above.

Electronic Court Reporter: A person seeking employment with the Branch for the position of official electronic court reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge abilities and skills listed in the classification specification; andCompliance with one of the following within three months of hire:

Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certificate from the State Court Administrator orReceive an Electronic Court Reporter Certification and an Electronic Transcriber Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); orReceive an Electronic Court Reporter certification from an accredited court reporter school. Court Reporters are at-will employees and the work is performed under the supervision of a District Court Judge.

Supplemental Information:

• This position will remain opened until filled
• Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the bottom of this page.
• In addition to completing the online application please upload and attach a cover letter and resume.
• Current judicial branch employees must have satisfactory performance in all competencies in their most recent performance evaluation and no discipline above an oral reprimand in the preceding 6 months.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.

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