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ID #49557401
State Wyoming
City Worland
Full-time
Salary USD $64,276 a year - Full-time 64276 a year - Full-time
Source State of Wyoming
Showed 2023-03-26
Date 2022-12-19
Deadline 2023-02-17
Category Legal/paralegal
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WJB-0330-Official Court Reporter-Fifth Judicial District Court-Worland

Wyoming, Worland, 82401 Worland USA

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Description and Functions

Official Court Reporter- Fifth Judicial District Court – Worland

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This Job Description.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Fifth Judicial District Court is seeking candidates possessing the requisite skills, qualifications, and required certifications of an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Bobbi Overfield. The Fifth Judicial District covers Washakie, Big Horn, and Hot Springs counties. The court presides over felony criminal cases, large dollar amount civil cases, domestic relations, juvenile, probate, and other matters. This at-

will position is to be full-time and on-site.

Human Resources Contact: 307-777-7629 Brenda Reedy

breedy@courts.state.wy.us

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/

DUTIES: 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, and 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 state or imply 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.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in transcription or court reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This position requires the ability to:

  • Plan, prioritize, and carry out assignments and timely complete projects with minimum supervision.
  • Professionally and courteously deal with people, including co-workers, other judges, and the public beyond giving and receiving instructions, including being adaptable to performing under varying levels of stress.
  • Travel to other court locations including overnight stays.

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 having interactions 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.
  • Principles involving planning, scheduling, calendaring, and travel.
  • 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:

High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of an accredited Court Reporter program.

Certification:

Must possess a minimum Registered Professional Reporter certification or equivalent certification from a certifying state within two (2) years of hire, and be proficient in computer-aided transcription and real-time.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting. Applicant must have the ability to:

  • Use standard office equipment.

  • Sit at a desk for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

  • Stand and/or walk occasionally too frequently.

  • Read printed materials and computer screens.

  • Communicate in person, by e-mail, video, or over the phone.

  • Lift up to 25 pounds at times.

  • Regular travel, typically within a 35-mile radius

NOTES:

  • Employment is “at-will” and subject to a background check.
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • This position is a State of Wyoming employee. In addition to an annual salary, employees of the Wyoming Judicial Branch receive a generous benefits package to include the State of Wyoming retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; affordable health insurance package including health, dental, life, vision, Short and Long-Term disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program; paid holiday leave, and much more. Vacation and sick leave are available at the judge’s discretion.
  • Salary $64,275.88 annually plus transcript fees Additional compensation for Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Branch application for consideration. Click here to complete the application process online. The Branch also accepts email and mail submissions. Please use the downloadable application (Download PDF reader) and return the completed form along with a cover letter and resume to Wyoming Supreme Court Attn: Human Resources Manager 2301 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 OR via email to breedy@courts.state.wy.us Additionally, please send a courtesy copy to PinedaleJA@courts.state.wy.us. Veterans: If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receives survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must complete the Veteran's Preference section of the Wyoming Judicial Branch At-Will Employment Application and attach Form DD214 to the application. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefits package. Please click here for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits.

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