Court Reporter

Position Purpose

Position reports, transcribes, and serves as the guardian of the verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings in an accurate, impartial, and confidential manner.

• Attending court sessions and providing verbatim reporting on those proceedings to ensure justice is upheld and to produce the necessary written record for determining whether decisions should be upheld or reversed.
• Transcribing and producing transcripts requested by the Judge and other court personnel regarding reported proceedings.
• Scheduling the Judge's court calendar to ensure hearings and trials are held in a timely manner and do not conflict with other court schedules or events.
• Preparing correspondence, answering the telephone, taking messages, and responding to attorneys' or parties' inquiries on behalf of the Judge to ensure timely responses.
• Performing other work as assigned, depending on Circuit/Judge.

Graduation from an accredited or non-accredited court reporting school with a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and the ability to type 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy.

South Dakota Notary Public status required to swear in witnesses in the courtroom.

No prior experience is necessary.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

5% salary increase after successful completion of CRR (Certified Real-time Reporter) certification.

• courtroom procedures, standards, and ethics
• legal terminology and processes
• producing courtroom transcripts
• English language mechanics (meaning, spelling, rules, and grammar)
• court reporter equipment, software, and recording equipment

• write shorthand at least 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy
• stay up-to-date with changes in terminology, slang, and reporting procedures
• troubleshoot and solve court reporter computer equipment and software issues
• concentrate and focus for extended periods of time
• listen to emotional testimony without reacting or forming opinions
• maintain confidential information and proceedings
• meet time frames and deadlines in producing transcripts
• schedule proceedings with multiple parties
• communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• maintain a professional demeanor when proceedings become emotional and volatile

Reimbursement available for interview and moving expenses for new hires.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The Unified Judicial System will use E‑Verify upon hire.

Benefits include 11–13 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, and a great working environment. For full benefits information, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.