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Court Reporter - Business Specialty CourtThe Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified candidate for the Business Specialty Court Reporter position. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee. This position will be dedicated to the Iowa Business Specialty Court by the District Court Administrator for the Judicial District in which the Court Reporter resides.This position will perform Court Reporter duties for cases assigned to the Iowa Business Specialty Court statewide. When not engaged in duties for Business Specialty Court cases, this position will be assigned to provide remote court reporting services for district court cases in any judicial district and may also be assigned to provide in-person court reporting services for cases within their judicial district when demand for services requires additional court reporting resources. This position requires considerable overnight in-state travel.The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $30.59 - $48.87 per hour or $2,447.20 - $3,909.60 bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00A - 4:30P, with occasional deviations from the standard schedule, particularly for travel throughout Iowa.Location: This position may be domiciled in any Iowa county.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.Key ResponsibilitiesCaptures court testimony and proceedingsReads back court testimony and proceedings upon requestPrepares transcripts, performs general office workMarks and records exhibits during court proceedingsPerforms related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designeeElectronic document filing required in all counties within the DistrictMay be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needsTravel requiredWhat’s In It For YOUTeam-oriented, positive work environmentExcellent affordable benefit packagePaid holidays plus vacation and sick timeIowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement planOptional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributionsEmployee discount programsMinimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency)Must meet one:Be a registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association.Be a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) from the National Verbatim Reporters pleted a court reporter training program.Special RequirementsConsiderable overnight in-state travel is required.Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.Must obtain an Iowa Certified Shorthand Reporter license within one year of employment. Certification must remain current.The Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.Preferred QualificationsExperience reporting for lengthy complex trials preferredExcellent communication skillsStrong computer skills including video conferencing (GTM/Zoom)10-key skillsAbility to adapt to situations with court personnel and the publicPassion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public serviceCritical thinking skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityDetail-orientationThe Iowa Judicial Branch is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr