Court Reporter, Houston County, Honorable Carmaine Sturino

Minnesota Judicial Branch • Caledonia, MN

22h • $28 - $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Third Judicial District is seeking a Court Reporter for the Honorable Carmaine Sturino, who is chambered at the Houston County Courthouse in Caledonia, Minnesota. This position is hybrid, working both in-person and remotely, based on business needs. In-person work will be at the Houston or Winona County Courthouse, depending on the Judge's calendar. Court Reporters are responsible for capturing the official court record in a variety of proceedings, using in-person or remote methods. They also prepare and distribute transcripts in accordance with rules of court, opinions, state statutes, legal guidelines, and policies.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the classification specification.
• Compliance with one of the following within three months of hire: Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certificate from the State Court Administrator, or Receive an Electronic Court Reporter Certification and an Electronic Transcriber Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); or Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certification from an approved court reporter school.
• Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years (for Stenographic Court Reporter).
• Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA (for Stenographic Court Reporter).
• Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association (for Stenographic Court Reporter).
• Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two (2) years and within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification and then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy (for Stenographic Court Reporter).
• Obtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation, must, within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification, and then produce a transcript. The participating RPR certified stenographer will determine that Ninety-five (95) percent accuracy is achieved to successfully complete this requirement (for Stenographic Court Reporter).

Nice To Haves

• We will assist with on-the-job training for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings either in person or remotely as needed.
• Utilize courtroom technology such as Zoom and FTR.
• Play/read back testimony upon request.
• Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court, State Statutes, legal rules, and policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete files and records.
• Maintain awareness of rules, statutes, and policy changes.
• Perform other court-related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge.

Benefits

• Affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits.
• Enhanced fertility benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Pension.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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