Court Reporter-Steno & Electronic

Job Overview

The position is open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on November 12th, 2025. Applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and three professional references through the State of Montana Careers website.

Position Overview

Technical work as an Official Court Reporter for the 13th Judicial District in Billings, MT. Two court reporter positions are being filled: one Steno and one Electronic.

Job Duties

• Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 3-5-603, solely 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, conduct sound checks, monitor operation, and dismantle recording equipment or stenograph machine in courtroom, conference rooms, judge's chambers, or other locations as directed by the judge.
• Maintain a complete record of all verbal communications and provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents in the proceedings.
• Remind parties to speak clearly and on time to ensure the integrity of the verbatim record.
• During proceedings, upon request of the judge or litigants, locate and read or play back portions of proceedings.
• 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.

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 setting 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.

Training Assignment

Not applicable.

Salary

$27.55 - $27.55 hourly.

Telework Eligibility

Not telework eligible.

Benefits Package

• Health insurance
• Paid leave and holidays
• Retail plan

Employee Status

Regular.

Schedule

Full-time.

Job Type

Standard.

Shift

Day.

Travel

Yes, 5% of the time.

Primary Location

Billings.

Agency

Judicial Branch.

Union

000 - None.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Mandi Edlin Contact Email: mandi.edlin@mt.gov Contact Phone: 406-841-2965

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Applicant Pool Statement

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Contact for Reasonable Accommodations

Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.

EEO Statement

The State of Montana 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.