Court Reporter

This position will close on February 25th, 2026. Please submit the required documents – Resume (with dates of employment and supervisor’s contact for each position), Cover Letter, and Three Professional References – through the State of Montana Careers website.

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• Work/life balance
• Family-friendly policies
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

• Technical work as an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Judge Frank Joseph in the 2nd Judicial District.

• Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 3-5-603, solely responsible for capturing and preserving a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment or a stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription software.
• Set up and conduct sound checks; monitor operation and dismantle recording equipment or stenograph machine in courtroom, conference rooms, judge’s chambers, or other locations as directed by the judge.
• Maintain a complete record of all verbal communications and provide an intelligible record, including nonverbal incidents, in the proceedings.
• Remind parties to speak clearly and at a time that ensures the integrity of the verbatim record.
• During proceedings, upon request of the judge or litigants, locate and read or play back portions of proceedings.
• Maintain a high level of concentration and attentiveness throughout all court proceedings, regardless of disruptions and other unpredictable and adverse conditions.
• Utilize computer equipment and software for preparation of transcripts.
• Transcribe, proofread, certify, and distribute official transcripts.
• Provide court reporter coverage for other judges within the assigned district and any judges sitting on proceedings held in the assigned district; remain current on computerized court reporting technology.
• Communicate with litigants and the public regarding requests for official transcripts.
• Provide administrative support as assigned by the judge.

Work is performed primarily in a courtroom, hearing room, conference room, judge’s chambers, office setting, or recorded by Zoom or another electronic audio‑visual platform. May include travel assignments.

• Preference given to graduates of a post‑secondary court reporting (Stenography) program approved by the NCRA and the Montana Supreme Court.
• Experience as an official court reporter in courtroom settings is preferred; new court‑reporting graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant experience may substitute for prior stenography program completion where the candidate can demonstrate excellent typing skills, ability to operate and troubleshoot computerized recording systems, ability to produce transcripts, and understanding of court procedures.
• Preferred but not required – Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Certification and Verified Realtime Reporter (VRR) Certification, maintained by obtaining required continuing education units in accordance with certification guidelines established by NCRA.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Salary: $27.55 – $27.55 per hour (Hourly)

Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full‑time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the time

Primary

Location:

Butte

Agency:
Judicial Branch

Contact Name:
Mandi Edlin | Email: mandi.edlin | Phone: 406-841‑2965

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