Court Reporter
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Job Summary
This position will close on February 25th 2026. 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 recruitment 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.
An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.
The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career. As a service-oriented 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
Position Overview:
Technical work as an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Judge Frank Joseph in the 2nd Judicial District.
Job Duties:
- Pursuant to Montana Code Annotatedsolely responsible for capturing and preserving a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment or a stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription software.
- Set up equipment conduct sound check monitor operation of an 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 an to provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents in the proceedings.
- Remind parties as necessary to speak clearly and on at a time to ensure the integrity of 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.
- 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 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 officer setting or recorded by Zoom or another electronic audio - visual platform. May include travel assignments.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Preference given to graduates of a post secondary court reporting (Stenography) program approved by the NCRA and the Montana Supreme Court.
- Experience as an official court reporter in a courtroom settings is preferred but new court-reporting graduates are 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.
- Preferred but not required- Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Certification and Verified Realtime Reporter (CRR) Certification Maintained by obtaining required continuing education units in accordance with certification guidelines established by NCRA
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
About Company
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