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Court Reporter, Stearns County-Honorable Nathaniel Welte

Minnesota Judicial Branch

Saint Cloud, MN | Full Time

$39k-54k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Court Reporter, Stearns County-Honorable Nathaniel Welte

$39k-54k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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Minnesota Judicial Branch is Hiring a Court Reporter, Stearns County-Honorable Nathaniel Welte Near Saint Cloud, MN

The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us.
The Seventh Judicial District is accepting applications for a full-time Court Reporter for the Honorable Nathaniel Welte, who is chambered in the Stearns County Courthouse located in St. Cloud, MN.
As a Court Reporter, you are responsible for capturing the official court record in a variety of proceedings, using in-person or remote methods. You are responsible for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony of judicial proceedings, hearings, and conferences in compliance with all applicable statutes and court rules or as directed by the appointing authority.
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. To learn more about working for the Minnesota Judicial Branch, watch this video.

Example of Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Capture a verbatim record of court proceedings.
Reads or plays back testimony upon request.
Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court, opinions, State Statutes, legal guidelines and policies.
Maintain accurate and complete files and records.
Maintain awareness of Rules, Statutes, and policy

changes/additions/deletions.

Serve as the Judge's confidential assistant.
Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge.
Some travel may be required.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Stenographic Court Reporter: A person seeking employment with the Branch for the 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:
- 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.

Stenographic court reporters who do not meet requirements as noted above must become certified by the Minnesota Judicial Branch or the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) as an Electronic Court Reporter within three months of hire, and take the record electronically until they are in compliance with a, b, c, or d above.
Electronic Court Reporter: A person seeking employment with the Branch for the 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, abilities, and skills 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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. The ability to type a minimum of 60 words per minute is preferred.
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.

Court Reporters are at-will employees and the work is performed under the supervision of a District Court Judge.
Current judicial branch employees must have satisfactory performance in all competencies in their most recent performance evaluation and no discipline above an oral reprimand in the preceding 6 months.

Supplemental Information

Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Branch:
The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with 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.

Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the top of this page. (for instructions on creating and submitting your online application, click on the How to Apply link in the left-hand menu at the top of this page.)

In addition to completing the online application, please upload and attach a cover letter and resume.
This posting will remain open and applications will be received until it has been filled.
If you have questions about this position, please contact us at: 7th8th.humanresources@courts.state.mn.us
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 at 7th8th.humanresources@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.