Court Reporter

Court Reporter – New York State Unified Court System

Benefitted by New York State Unified Court System pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$91,798.00/yr - $94,258.00/yr

• Location Pay
  :
  Additional $4,920 in location pay for NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland, and an additional $2,460 in location for Orange, Dutchess & Putnam

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking skilled and dedicated Court Reporters to record and transcribe legal proceedings in courtrooms across the state. This is a meaningful opportunity to support the administration of justice and be part of the inner workings of New York’s court system.

As a Court Reporter, you’ll be responsible for verbatim reporting of trials, arraignments, conferences, calendar calls, hearings, and administrative proceedings. You’ll also perform related clerical duties in support of court operations.

• Record and transcribe official court proceedings verbatim
• Prepare transcripts upon request
• Perform courtroom and administrative clerical duties
• May be assigned to multiple courts or hearing settings based on need

Candidates must meet ONE of the following:

• Certification in Court Reporting from an approved credentialing authority,
• Completion of a formal court reporting program plus one year of full‑time verbatim reporting experience
• OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of full‑time general verbatim reporting experience

📌 Candidates without certification may still qualify by passing a NYS Courts' assessment evaluating reporting and transcription skills.

💡 Certifications generally accepted include those demonstrating proficiency in reporting and transcribing dictation at 225 words per minute with at least 95% accuracy.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Pension plan

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Administrative
• Industries:
  Administration of Justice

Qualified candidates should submit resume by email at Court Reporter Recruit

For more information, visit nycourts.gov/careers

Help uphold justice in New York. Apply now and become part of an essential statewide team!