Court Reporters are responsible for capturing the official court record in a variety of proceedings, using in-person or remote methods. They also prepare and distribute transcripts in accordance with rules of court, opinions, state statutes, legal guidelines, and policies. What You Will Do

• Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings either in person or remotely as needed.
• Play/read back testimony upon request.
• Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court, State Statutes, legal rules, and policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete files and records.
• Maintain awareness of rules, statutes, and policy changes.
• Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge.

What You Have

Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed, the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute. For example, if completion of a 4-year degree is listed below as a requirement, 4 years of related experience without a degree may be acceptable.

Must Have:

A person seeking employment for a position of Official Stenographic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
• Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years: or
• Compliance with one of the following:
  1. Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; or
  2. Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association; or
  3. Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two (2) years and within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b). and then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy as described in (d) below; or
  4. Obtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation, must, within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or (b), and then produce a transcript. The participating RPR certified stenographer will determine that Ninety-five (95) percent accuracy is achieved to successfully complete this requirement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Professionalism while in chambers and when interacting with the public

A person seeking employment for a position of Official Electronic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; and

• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the classification specification; and
• Compliance with one of the following within three months of hire:
  • Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certificate from the State Court Administrator, or
  • Receive an Electronic Court Reporter Certification and an Electronic Transcriber Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); or
  • Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certification from an accredited court reporter school.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Professionalism while in chambers and when interacting with the public

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of court procedures and rules relating to court reporter obligations and responsibilities
• Ability to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships
• Ability to multitask and independently prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new technologies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work with other judges, judicial law clerks, court reporters, and court staff
• Ability to enter clear, detailed log notes regarding significant occurrences or do trial work with the potential of high-volume, complex transcript work
• Real-time court reporting capability

What You Will Get
The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer, including details on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility, employee development, and more.

What You Will Earn

• Official Court Reporter starting salary is $25.93/hour.
• This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits. For more information on total compensation, click here.

The Sixth Judicial District serves Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, including the counties of Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties (Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia).

Logistics: This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) Teamsters-represented exempt position in the Official Court Reporter classification within the Minnesota Judicial Branch job classification system. Work will be performed at the St. Louis County Courthouse, located at 100 N 5th Avenue W, Duluth, MN. Typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and may include some evenings dependent upon business need.

To apply, complete and submit your application at www.mncourts.gov/careers.

• This Teamsters-represented position is posted for application with a deadline of September 13, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us .

Why Work for Us?
Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB. View our interactive video, "Working for the Minnesota Judicial Branch" , for a look into being a Judicial Branch employee.

We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR, 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us .

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.