Court Reporter-Electronic or Steno (01001

Court Reporter-Electronic Or Steno (01001)-)

This is highly responsible, advanced skill, technical work as an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Mike Menahan of the First Judicial District in Helena, Montana. Duties include attending sittings of court, capturing a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment such as Zoom, FTR, or stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription (CAT) software. Transcripts are prepared and distributed in accordance with rules of court, state statutes, and policies.

The court reporter exercises considerable independent judgment in all aspects of job performance. Work is reviewed and evaluated by the judge or court administrator.

Job duties include: capturing and preserving a verbatim record of court proceedings using computerized recording equipment or a stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription software; setting up equipment, conducting sound checks, monitoring operation of and dismantling recording equipment or stenograph machine in courtroom, conference rooms, judge's chambers, or other locations as directed by the judge; maintaining a complete record of all verbal communications and, to the extent necessary, to provide an intelligible record including nonverbal incidents in the proceedings;

reminding parties, as necessary, to speak clearly and one at a time to ensure the integrity of a verbatim record; maintaining a high level of concentration and attentiveness throughout all court proceedings, regardless of disruptions and other unpredictable and adverse conditions; utilizing computer equipment and software for preparation of transcripts; transcribing, proofreading, certifying, and distributing official transcripts; archiving computerized recordings or stenographic and associated files pursuant to Judicial Branch policy;

providing court reporter coverage for other judges within assigned district and other judges sitting on proceedings held in assigned district; remaining current on computerized court reporting technology; communicating with litigants and the public regarding requests for official transcripts; and providing 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 other electronic audio-visual platform. May include travel assignments. Court reporters may retain transcript income pursuant to 3-5-604 MCA. Work requires extended periods of listening, concentration, and operation of a keyboard or stenograph machine and may include lifting and transporting stenographic, computer equipment, or other recording equipment to assigned courthouse locations.

Preferred but not required - Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification, maintained by obtaining required continuing education units, in accordance with certification guidelines established by NCRA. Preference given to graduates of a post-secondary court reporting (stenography) program approved by NCRA and the Montana Supreme Court. Experience as an official court reporter in a courtroom setting is preferred, but new court-reporting graduates 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.

Salary: $ Hourly

Telework Eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible

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

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary

Location:

Helena

Agency:
Judicial Branch

Union: 000 - None

Posting Date:
Oct 24, 2025, 9:46:35 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Ongoing

Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name:
Mandi Edlin

Contact Email: mandi.edlin

Contact Phone: