Court Reporter

Position Purpose

The position reports, transcribes, and serves as the guardian of the verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings in an accurate, impartial, and confidential manner. Duties may include attending court sessions, providing verbatim reporting, transcribing and producing transcripts, scheduling the Judge's court calendar, preparing correspondence, answering the telephone, and responding to inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited or non-accredited court reporting school with a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification
• Able to type 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy
• South Dakota Notary Public certification to swear in witnesses in the courtroom

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of courtroom procedures, standards, and ethics
• Legal terminology and processes
• Producing courtroom transcripts
• English language, including meaning, spelling, rules, and grammar
• Court reporter equipment and software and recording equipment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 11-13 paid holidays, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

New Hire Incentive & Reimbursement

• New Hire Incentive of $2,000
• Eligible for reimbursement of interview and moving expenses