WJB-0517-Official Court Reporter-Eighth Judicial District Court-Douglas

at  State of Wyoming

DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS

Official Court Reporter- Eighth Judicial District Court – Douglas

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable F. Scott Peasley in Douglas, WY. The Eighth Judicial District covers Converse, Platte, Niobrara, and Goshen counties. The court presides over felony criminal cases, large-dollar civil cases, domestic relations, juvenile, probate, and other matters. This at-will position is full-time and on-site. Potential for relocation assistance.
Salary, plus transcript fees in addition to mandatory transcripts in criminal cases. Additional compensation for CRR certification. Potential for sign-on/relocation bonus up to $1,500.
Human Resources Contact: 307-777-7629 Brenda Reedy breedy@courts.state.wy.us

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: General expected duties for this position include making, preserving, transcribing, and delivery of the verbatim record of proceedings for criminal, civil, juvenile, and probate, and other cases as follows:

• Reports and transcribes proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences as required by law or at the request of the judge.
• Timely prepares and distributes transcripts and related reports and documents. Reviews transcriptions for technical accuracy.
• Maintains records of notes and exhibits.
• Performs clerical duties related to the court.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Official Court Reporters are expected to provide and maintain their own equipment. For more information about being a Court Reporter in Wyoming, visit https://www.courts.state.wy.us/district-courts/court-reporters/.
This position description and outline of duties in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The Official Court Reporter will be expected to satisfactorily perform and complete such work as a judge may assign and direct. Strict confidentiality is required.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to applicants proficient in computer-aided transcription and real-time.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SKILLS IN:

• Stenography.
• Transcription.
• Assessing, evaluating, prioritizing, and timely handling multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Working within deadlines, including but not limited to District Court Rules to complete projects and assignments.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relations with co-workers and others interacting with the District Court.
• Explaining court procedures and processes in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner.
• Operating a computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications.
• Operating usual office and courtroom equipment and technology.
• Preparing clear and comprehensive written and electronic court documents, correspondence, forms, and reports.

THIS POSITION INVOLVES KNOWLEDGE OF AND/OR THE WILLINGNESS TO LEARN:

• Applicable District Court, State, and County rules, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Legal requirements for court operations and case processing.
• Principles involving planning, scheduling, calendaring, and travel.
• Applicable State and Federal rules, codes, and regulations.
• Legal terminology.
• Principles and protocols for managing official documents and records.
• Principles of file and records management.
• Principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting, including invoicing and accounting systems, rules, and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. Plus completion of an accredited Court Reporter program.

• Reports and transcribes proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences as required by law or at the request of the judge.
• Timely prepares and distributes transcripts and related reports and documents. Reviews transcriptions for technical accuracy.
• Maintains records of notes and exhibits.
• Performs clerical duties related to the court.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned