Court Reporter

United States District Court Western District of New York

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Court Reporter (Full-Time)
Vacancy 26-13
Duty Station Rochester, New York
Salary Level 1-4 ($96,123-$110,541)
Plus transcript fees

Overview
Court reporters are involved in the day-to-day business of justice with the Federal Courts by supporting court program services and operations. To learn more about court reporter career opportunities in the Judiciary, visit

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The position requires the ability to record verbatim testimony of courtroom proceedings, to read back all or any portion of the court record, to work well under pressure, and to work extended court and transcription production hours within strict time limitations. At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Official Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States.

The incumbent must also comply with the Court’s Court Reporter Management Plan and is prohibited from contract work outside ofthe Court. The incumbent must be capable of flexibly supporting both the Rochester and Buffalo courthouse locations, including the ability to routinely travel between courthouses for short-term proceedings, or long-term for lengthy trials, based on the needs ofthe Court.

• At least one (1) year of prime court reporting experience.
• Successfully tested for listing on the registry of professional reporters of NCRA.
• Skill in the use of computer-aided transcription equipment.
• Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software.
• Merit and/or Realtime Certification preferred.

Court reporters serve the Court en banc. This position is assigned toHon. Charles J. Siragusa, United States District Judge.

Visit https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits to learn more about the Judiciary’s benefits.

This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment willbe considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check and a favorable suitability determination.

Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Veterans’ preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courtsare excepted service appointments, which are “at will” and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit.

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The District’s jurisdiction encompasses the 17 most western counties of Upstate New York, with courthouses located in Buffalo and Rochester. The District is comprised of seven United States District Judges, seven United States Magistrate Judges, and approximately
100 employees.