State of South Dakota · 19 hours ago
Court Reporter or Computer-Assisted Court Recorder
The State of South Dakota's Unified Judicial System is dedicated to providing a fair and accessible court system. They are seeking to hire a Court Reporter or Computer-Assisted Court Recorder who will be responsible for accurately recording and transcribing court proceedings and providing administrative support for judges.
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Responsibilities
Reports, transcribes, and serves as the guardian of the verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings in an accurate, impartial, and confidential manner
Uses computer assisted digital audio recording systems to record judicial proceedings in a magistrate or circuit court by setting up both portable and fixed equipment and testing it before each hearing where it is used
Operates the equipment during proceedings including marking testimony and retrieving it for playback when requested
Maintains an inventory, in cooperation with UJS IT, of recorded cases that may be retrieved and copied to other mediums
Prepares transcripts of testimony when requested to provide administrative support for judges
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited or non-accredited court reporting school with a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and the ability to type 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy
South Dakota Notary Public is required to swear in witnesses in the courtroom
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate
Three years of experience in an office setting or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment
Preferred
Experience in a court environment is preferred
Benefits
11-13 paid holidays every year
Extensive sick and vacation leave
Paid family leave
Military training leave
Health and flexible benefits
Regular working hours
Continuing education opportunities
Retirement benefits
A great working environment
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.