Court Reporter II - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary • Hilo, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Court Reporter II in Hilo, Hawaii. In addition to a base salary, Judiciary Court Reporters are entitled to additional compensation for preparing transcripts. The role involves taking verbatim records of civil, criminal, and Grand Jury court proceedings, transcribing and certifying typewritten transcripts, and performing other required duties.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school. Work experience which required the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to take verbatim dictation at: 225 words per minute in question and answer testimony; 200 words per minute in jury charges; 180 words per minute in literary; and transcribe such dictation at an acceptable rate.
• Possess a current certificate as a Hawaii Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) issued by the Supreme Court through the Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters, or a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certificate issued by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who do not currently possess a Hawaii CSR certificate, but possess a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certificate issued by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) may also apply. If you are selected for a position, you will not be able to start employment until you receive a Hawaii CSR certificate issued by the Supreme Court through the Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbatim records of civil, criminal, and Grand Jury court proceedings
• Transcribes and certifies typewritten transcripts
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Additional compensation for preparing transcripts in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes section 606-13 and the Rules Governing Court Reporting in the State of Hawaii.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED