Location: Des Moines,IA, USA
The Fifth Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. The position will include travel within the Fifth Judicial District, some positions requiring more than others, and may be assigned to work with any Judicial Officer as needed. Compensation includes base salary plus transcript income and State of Iowa benefit package. Starting salary dependent upon relevant courtroom experience.
The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range is $28.52 - $46.54 per hour or $2281.60 - $3723.20 bi-weekly.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00A - 4:30P
To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.
The Court Reporter openings for the 5th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch are with the following Judges:
* Hon. Judge Zimmerman, District Associate Judge (Adams County)
* Hon. Judge Lauber, District Judge (Polk County- part-time)
* Hon. Judge Brackey, District Associate Judge (Polk County)
* Hon. Judge Kemp, District Judge (Polk County)
* Hon. Judge Cox, District Associate Judge (Polk County)
* Hon. Judge Faith, District Court Judge (Dallas County)
* Hon. Judge Howe, Juvenile Court Judge (Polk County)
* Hon. Judge Beattie, District Judge (Polk County)
Key Responsibilities:
* Captures court testimony and proceedings with stenography machine
* Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request
* Prepares transcripts, performs general office work
* Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings
* Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee
* Electronic document filing required in all counites within District 5
* May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the 5th District per operational needs
* Travel required
* Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment
What's in it for YOU:
* Team-oriented, positive work environment
* Excellent affordable benefit package
* Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
* Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
* Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
* Employee discount programs
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the To Apply section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
* Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and graduation from a school of court reporting.
* Must be certified by the Iowa Board of Shorthand Reporters within 12 months of employment, and certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Self-driven
* Flexible and open to change
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Strong attention to detail
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Ability to collaborate
* Positive attitude