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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D1 - Waterloo)

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Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D1 - Waterloo)

Salary

$63,627.20 - $101,649.60 Annually

Location

Waterloo - 50701 - Black Hawk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01664

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

08/27/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

lena.heit@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Please attach a cover letter and resume (PDF format) along with the completed online application. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Description

The First Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified candidates for immediate Court Reporter openings. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee and can be assigned to report on proceedings with any judge in any county in the First Judicial District.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

Location:Waterloo, Iowa – Black Hawk 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 Responsibilities

• Captures court testimony and proceedings

• Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request

• Prepares transcripts, performs general office work

• Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings

• Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee

• Electronic document filing required in all counties within the District

• May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needs

• Travel required

What’s in it for YOU

• Collaborative, positive work environment

• Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities

• Excellent affordable benefit package

• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan

• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions

• Employee discount programs

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

• Graduation 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 Association.

• Completed a court reporter training program.

Special Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong computer skills including video conferencing (GTM/Zoom)

• 10-key skills

• Ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public

• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service

• Critical thinking skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Detail-orientation

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

• Yes

• No

02

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

• Yes

• No

03

List any professional licenses you hold:

04

Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

05

Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

06

What is your current salary?

07

What is your minimum salary requirement?

08

Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

• Yes, I consent

• No

09

Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification?

• Yes

• No

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

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