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Court Reporter - Business Specialty Court

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Court Reporter - Business Specialty Court

Salary

$63,627.20 - $101,649.60 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00828

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

[email protected]

To Apply

Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. Please upload a PDF version of the cover letter and resume along with the application to the apply section.

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Job Description

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified candidate for the Business Specialty Court Reporter position. Court Reporter positions are under the direction and supervision of the District Court Administrator as the Chief Judge’s designee. This position will be dedicated to the Iowa Business Specialty Court by the District Court Administrator for the Judicial District in which the Court Reporter resides. This position will perform Court Reporter duties for cases assigned to the Iowa Business Specialty Court statewide. When not engaged in duties for Business Specialty Court cases, this position will be assigned to provide remote court reporting services for district court cases in any judicial district and may also be assigned to provide in-person court reporting services for cases within their judicial district when demand for services requires additional court reporting resources. This position requires considerable overnight in-state travel

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $30.59 - $48.87 per hour or $2,447.20 - $3,909.60 bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P, with occasional deviations from the standard schedule, particularly for travel throughout Iowa.

To Apply:Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

+ Captures court testimony and proceedings

+ Reads back court testimony and proceedings upon request

+ Prepares transcripts, performs general office work

+ Marks and records exhibits during court proceedings

+ Performs related work as determined by Judge, Chief Judge or designee

+ Electronic document filing required in all counties within the District

+ May be required to work for any Judicial Officer in the District per operational needs

+ Travel required

What’s in it for YOU

+ Team-oriented, positive work environment

+ Excellent affordable benefit package

+ Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

+ Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan

+ Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions

+ Employee discount programs

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

+ Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency)

+ Must meet one:

+ Be a registered Professional Reporter (RPR) from the National Court Reporters Association.

+ Be a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) from the National Verbatim Reporters Association.

+ Completed a court reporter training program.

Special Requirements

+ Considerable overnight in-state travel is required.

+ Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

+ Must obtain an Iowa Certified Shorthand Reporter license within one year of employment. Certification must remain current.

+ The Court Reporter will purchase and maintain court reporting software and stenotype machines and/or verbatim recording equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience reporting for lengthy complex trials preferred

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Strong computer skills including video conferencing (GTM/Zoom)

+ 10-key skills

+ Ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public

+ Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service

+ Critical thinking skills

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality

+ Detail-orientation

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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+ No

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List any professional licenses you hold:

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If you are an Internal Iowa Judicial Branch Candidate: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch Leadership and Professional Development Certificate?

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+ No

05

Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

06

Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

07

What is your minimum salary requirement?

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Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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