Court Reporter, Scott County - Honorable Paula Vraa

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Shakopee, MN

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

The First Judicial District is hiring an Official Stenographic Court Reporter for the Honorable Paula Vraa. Judge Vraa is chambered in the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee, MN. In-person or hybrid options will be considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 17, 2025 and thereafter as received. This position is full or part time. The actual number of days per week will be established by the Judge and Court Reporter upon hire, with an anticipated range of 2-5 days per week. Part time positions will be coordinated to achieve a full-time job share. Court Reporters have the opportunity to capture and preserve the court record while serving the public in a professional capacity through the administration of justice. The First Judicial District operates on a daily calendar system, providing employees the opportunity to report many different types of court proceedings. While the majority of work will be performed in Scott County, some travel throughout the First District will occur. The First District consists of seven southern metro counties including Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott, and Sibley. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and optional benefits and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Example of Duties: The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position:

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years; or
Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA or an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States or another professional court reporter association; or
Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two years and within one month of hire, demonstrate accuracy alongside a stenographic court reporter; or
Obtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation, must within one month of hire, demonstrate accuracy alongside a stenographic court reporter.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide RealTime or a willingness to work towards providing RealTime of court proceedings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings.
Read back testimony upon request.
Prepare 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, statues, and policy changes.
Serve as a confidential assistant to the appointing authority or Judge.
Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the appointing authority or Judge.
Travel throughout the District.