Division 2 Court Reporter

Working under the direct supervision of the Division II Judge, this state-employee position is responsible for capturing exact, word-for-word transcripts of criminal, civil, and other official legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Preserve the official record of the court by capturing verbatim dialogue during all legal proceedings using machine shorthand, steno mask, or other approved methods.
• Maintain accurate daily case logs.
• Attend jury trials and courtroom hearings to ensure precise written transcription.
• Operate in a fast-paced, professional legal environment requiring professional business attire and a high level of decorum.
• Interact with a diverse range of individuals, including court staff, legal professionals, law enforcement, victims, defendants, and the general public.
• Handle routine exposure to graphic or sensitive evidence presented during trials.

Requirements

• Certified Court Reporter (CCR) as provided by Rule 14 of the Missouri State Supreme Court Rules.

Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in the operation of reporting equipment and general office equipment.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative under minimal supervision.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions.
• Ability to adhere to strict procedures.
• Non-judgmental and culturally sensitive.
• Ability to organize a variety of demands and prioritize competing tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to professionally represent the Court and adhere to professional ethics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Location

This position has an office in the Boone County Courthouse in Columbia, Missouri, and will work in the Boone County Courthouse and the Callaway County Justice Center.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site 40-hour workweek. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with additional work hours as required.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays each year, with other time off coordinated with the supervising judge.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Cafeteria plan.
• Missouri State Retirement System.

Pay

Paid semi-monthly.