Official Court Reporter

Position Description

Do things like teamwork, service and being part of something bigger than yourself mean something to you? If so, the U.S. District Court might be the right place for you. We are funded by people just like you and me: the U.S. taxpayers; so, we can’t offer you private sector pay and perks. But we can offer you steady pay, a work-life balance, great health/dental/vision benefits, 11 paid holidays off, one of the best 401(k) plans around with a 5% match, a genuine defined pension, tuition reimbursement, a generous telework policy and a free annual public transportation pass. If that’s not enough, you will be part of providing equal access to justice for all.

We are a part of the judicial branch, one of the three separate branches of the federal government. We independently set our own employment policies such as remote work and performance management. We value our employees' individualism and continue to strive towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

The Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado is accepting applications for an Official Court Reporter. An Official Court Reporter performs court reporting services for any judicial proceeding as may be required. The Official Court Reporter is assigned to a team of court reporters serving the judges of the District of Colorado, though this position will primarily serve United States District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher who is stationed in Grand Junction. Therefore, the successful applicant should expect some travel to Grand Junction and have substantial experience in providing remote court reporting services. Official Court Reporters are required to maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production and earnings. Realtime certification is required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Attend and record verbatim court sessions or other proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or court order, including both civil and criminal proceedings;
• Transcribe proceedings requested by the judicial officer or by a party in accordance with deadlines and fee limitations set by the Judicial Conference;
• Concurrent with delivery to the requestor, electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared;
• Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes or other records made of court sessions or other proceedings with the Clerk of Court in accordance with national requirements and the district’s Court Reporter Management Plan;
• Provide transcripts and/or Realtime feed to the judicial officer upon request and without charge;
• Perform administrative duties as required by statute, rule, order, national/local policies, including, but not limited to: transcript billing, financial and other record keeping, completing national and locally required reports and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls;
• Perform other duties as assigned