Court Reporter Elect, Honorable Judge Nathaniel Welte - Stearns County

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Saint Cloud, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seventh Judicial District is accepting applications for a full-time Court Reporter for the Honorable Nathaniel Welte, who is chambered in the Stearns County Courthouse located in St. Cloud, MN. As a Court Reporter, you are responsible for capturing the official court record in a variety of proceedings, using in-person or remote methods. You are responsible for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony of judicial proceedings, hearings, and conferences in compliance with all applicable statutes and court rules or as directed by the appointing authority. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years; or
Compliance with one of the following: Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; or
Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association; or
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 as provided in clauses (a) or (b) , and then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy as described in (d) below; or
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 as provided in clauses (a) or (b), 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.
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed in the classification specification; and 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 accredited court reporter school.
Proficient in multiple computer hardware and software applications; interest in and ability to learn new technology and computer programs.
Ability to learn, interpret, retain and apply policies, procedures and statutes, specifically relating to establishing the office court record.
Ability to multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced professional environment.
Ability to enter clear, detailed log notes regarding significant occurrences or do trial work with the potential of high-volume, complex transcript work. The ability to type a minimum of 60 words per minute is preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Flexible and willing to work with other judges.
Professional and courteous while in chambers and towards the general public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Capture a verbatim record of court proceedings.
Reads or plays back testimony upon request.
Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court, opinions, State Statutes, legal guidelines and policies.
Maintain accurate and complete files and records.
Maintain awareness of Rules, Statutes, and policy changes/additions/deletions.
Serve as the Judge's confidential assistant.
Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge.
Some travel is required.