Court Reporter

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking a resourceful and highly motivated Court Reporter for the Honorable Ross Leuning who is chambered at the Freeborn County Courthouse in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

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.

What You Will Do

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position: 

• Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings either in person or remotely as needed
• 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

What You Must Have   

The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today!

A person seeking employment for a position of Official Electronic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications: 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities 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.

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

A person seeking employment for a position of Official Stenographic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications: 

• 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 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.

What You Will Bring 

• Considerable knowledge of court procedures and policies, laws, legal terminology, and legal factors pertaining to the court
• Ability to show a high degree of respect for all customers and stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, needs, and experiences through courtesy and sensitivity
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer, including electronic case management system and related applications and equipment
• Ability to coordinate and provide training and guidance for the daily work of other employees engaged in a variety of court operations activities
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying types and complexity and apply knowledge of specific laws, statutes, and rules related to the area of assignment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules policies, and statutes
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism