Court Reporter

Overview of the Position The Eastern District of Missouri is seeking a full-time Official Court Reporter. Official Court Reporters are responsible for the verbatim reporting of civil and criminal proceedings held before U.S. District Judges and Magistrate Judges, as well as the timely transcription of those proceedings upon request. Proceedings are reported by means of either steno or voice writing and require realtime output capability.

All courtrooms are equipped with excellent sound systems. Official Court Reporters adhere to the requirements of The Guide to Judiciary Policy, Volume VI. They produce transcripts within the time and cost limitations established by the Judicial Conference of the United States and electronically file a copy of all prepared transcripts with the Clerk of Court. Fees for transcripts sold to parties are set by the Judicial Conference and are retained by the reporter.

This district offers a steady volume of transcript work, with additional volunteer opportunities available for reporters who wish to take on more assignments and increase their earnings. Although this position is based at the Thomas

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis, occasional travel to the divisional courthouses in Cape Girardeau and Hannibal is required. Official Court Reporters serve under the appointing authority of the Clerk of Court. They are guided by and responsible for following the policies and administrative procedures contained in the Court Reporter Management Plan for the Eastern District of Missouri, alongside the personnel policies applicable to Clerk's Office employees.

Official Court Reporters are also eligible to participate in the Clerk's Office telework program. The new reporter will join the Eastern District of Missouri at the prestigious Thomas

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. This rewarding federal career offers competitive perks, including spacious private office suites and parking subsidies, within a region celebrated for its low cost of living. St. Louis boasts world-class cultural and sports amenities, beautiful parks, a thriving arts scene, as well as nationally recognized healthcare. The successful candidate will join a welcoming, collaborative court environment backed by a supportive management team and experienced court reporters dedicated to providing comprehensive training and ongoing professional resources.

Must have at least one year of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof. Starting at Level 1 to Level 4 based on education and experience. In addition:

• To qualify for Level 1, incumbent must have a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. ($97,876)
• To qualify for Level 2, incumbent must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. Salary range represents a 5% increase over the Entry Level 1. ($102,770)
• To qualify for Level 3, incumbent must have a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association or equivalent certification. Salary range represents a 10% increase over the entry Level 1. ($107,663)
• To qualify for Level 4:
  Incumbent must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification AND Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR or CRR) certification. Salary range represents a 15% increase over the entry Level 1. ($112,557)

Applicants must be capable of providing realtime reporting and will be expected to provide transcripts and/or realtime feed for judges upon request, without charge. Realtime certification is preferred, but candidates who are capable of providing realtime and are actively working toward…