Official Court Reporter I or II/District Courtroom Clerk

at  State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$19.004
Job Posting:
JR2024-00008448 Official Court Reporter I or II/District Courtroom Clerk (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation (AOCP) is accepting applications for a full time District Courtroom Clerk/Official Court Reporter in the Lancaster County District Court, 3rd Judicial District and travel is not expected. Under direct supervision of District Court Judge Kevin R. McManaman, this is a responsible paraprofessional position. The work involves verbatim reporting and transcribing for court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Employees in the Court Reporter I classification have met the qualifications set forth in §1-204(A)(2) and § 1-204(B) or (C). Employees in the Court Reporter II classification have met the above qualifications and are certified as a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA); or a Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

District Court Courtroom Clerk:

• Ability to perform clerical functions using various office equipment, to accurately type in real time while monitoring a proceeding, to organize and work under pressure and get along with a variety of people.
• Knowledge of functions and maintenance of court recording equipment.
• Working knowledge of JUSTICE and DOCKET.
• Ability to navigate and select several navigation buttons and options in accordance and response to the type of case, Judge’s direction, and other additional information presented during the proceeding; to understand the need for and to assist in promoting a proper and respectful atmosphere in the court room setting.

Court Reporter I and II:

• Knowledge of Computer Aided Transcription software.
• Knowledge of legal, medical and technical terminology.
• Knowledge of a variety of equipment including computer terminals, electronic recording equipment and printers.
• Knowledge of secretarial practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of office systems, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of word processing and internet software.
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures and legal vocabulary.
• Recordkeeping skills.
• Skilled in advanced spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and grammar usage.
• Skilled in the use of word processing and internet applications.
• Skilled in accurate transcription from audio recordings.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Proofreading and editorial skills.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of personnel and the public.

HIRING RATE (during probation):
District Court Courtroom Clerk: $39,527.66 annually
Court Reporter I: $55,619.39 annually
Court Reporter II: $64,386.39 annually
MINIMUM RATE (after probation):
District Court Courtroom Clerk: $40,515.91 annually
Court Reporter I: $57,009.87 annually
Court Reporter II: $65,996.07 annually
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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Instructions for Applying

Important points to remember when applying:

• The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
• Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
• You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
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Please refer the Job description for details