The Honorable Maria Mitchell, who is chambered at the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Official Stenographic Court Reporter. This is highly responsible technical work. The primary function is to capture a verbatim recording of court proceedings using a stenographic machine and to prepare and distribute transcripts in accordance with rules of court, opinions, state statutes, legal guidelines, and policies. Additionally, the court reporter serves as the appointing authority's confidential assistant. The court reporter exercises independent judgment as related to the duties of maintaining the record. Work is reviewed and evaluated by the appointing authority.
This position will be located at the Ramsey County Courthouse, in downtown Saint Paul, with some flexibility to work remotely.

Example of Duties

Job Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.

• Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings.
• Play/read back testimony upon request.
• Prepare transcripts and court orders.
• Maintain accurate and complete files, records, and exhibits.
• Maintain awareness of relevant rules, statutes, and policy changes/additions/deletions.
• Serve as confidential assistant to the appointing authority and judicial officers.
• Occasional filing on behalf of the court.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
As this position is currently a hybrid of remote and in-person work, access to a reliable internet connection is required.
A person seeking employment for a position of Official Stenographic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; or
• Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association; or
• 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
• 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.

• Proficient in multiple computer hardware and software applications; interest in and ability to learn new technology and computer programs.
• Ability to learn, interpret, retain and apply policies, procedures and statutes, specifically relating to establishing the office court record.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Ability to enter clear, detailed log notes regarding significant occurrences or do trial work with the potential of high-volume, complex transcript work.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Flexible and willing to work with other judges.
• Professional and courteous while in chambers and towards the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Supplemental Information

TO APPLY: Apply online at https://mncourts.gov/. Attach a resume and one page cover letter expressing your interest in this position.