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Description and Functions Official Court Reporter- SeventhJudicial District Court - Casper Open Until Filled **Application For This Position Cannot Be Accomplished On This Site. Please Follow The Directions In The "How To Apply" Section At The Bottom Of This Job Description. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Seventh Judicial District Court is seeking an Official Court Reporter for the Honorable Joshua Eames.

The Seventh Judicial District covers Natrona County. This Court is one of general jurisdiction and presides over felony criminal cases, large-dollar civil cases, domestic relations, juvenile, probate, and other matters. The Seventh Judicial District is comprised of four judges and their respective reporters who work exclusively for their hiring judge.

This at-will position is full-time, and remote work is available with the exception of jury trials and other identified hearings. This is not an entry-level position. This position requires education and/or experience as a court reporter or similar field and the ability to maintain professional reporter certification.

NATRONA COUNTY AREA. This position is located in Casper, Wyoming. The city sits along the North Platte River and at the base of Casper Mountain, giving residents year-round access to hiking, fishing, skiing, and outdoor adventure just minutes from home.

With a growing arts and dining scene, family- friendly amenities, and a central location that makes the rest of Wyoming easy to reach, Casper is a place where work-life balance comes naturally. Employees of the Wyoming Judicial Branch receive a generous benefits package to include the State of Wyoming retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; affordable health insurance package including health, dental, life, vision, disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program: paid holiday leave, and much more. Court reporters receive an annual salary plus transcript fees at $3.85 per page for originals and $1.25 per page for copies

Potential for sign-on/relocation bonus at the discretion of the appointed judge. District Court Contact: Melissa Norby, mnorby@courts.state.wy.us, 307-235-9253 Human Resources Contact: Brenda Reedy, hr@courts.state.wy.us, 307-777-7629 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: General expected duties for this position include making, preserving, transcribing, and delivering the verbatim record of proceedings for criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, and other cases as follows: Reports and transcribes proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences as required by law or at the request of the judge Identifies participants by name to facilitate reporting; reads aloud statements of participants as requested during proceedings. Timely prepares and distributes transcripts, related reports, and documents

Reviews transcriptions for technical accuracy. Maintains records of notes and exhibits. Performs clerical duties related to the court.

Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Official Court Reporters are expected to provide and maintain their own equipment.

This position description and outline of duties in no way state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The Official Court Reporter will be expected to satisfactorily perform and complete such work as a judge may assign and direct. Strict confidentiality is required.

Qualifications PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given applicants proficient in computer-aided transcription and real-time KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: This position requires an ability to: Plan, prioritize, and carry out assignments and timely complete projects with minimum supervision. Professionally and courteously deal with people, including co-workers, other judges, and the public, beyond giving and receiving instructions, including being adaptable to performing under varying levels of stress. Travel to other court locations, which may include reimbursed overnight stays.

This position requires skills in: Stenography. Transcription. Assessing, evaluating, prioritizing, and timely handling multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

Working within deadlines, including but not limited to District Court Rules to complete projects and assignments. Establishing and maintaining effective work relations with co-workers and others interacting with the District Court. Explaining court procedures and processes in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner.

Operating a computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications. Operating usual office and courtroom equipment and technology. Preparing clear and comprehensive written and electronic court documents, correspondence, forms, and reports.

This position involves knowledge of: District Court, State and County rules, policies, processes, and procedures. Legal requirements for court operations and case processing. Principles involve planning, scheduling, calendaring, and travel.

Applicable State and Federal rules, codes, and regulations. Legal terminology. Principles and protocols for managing official documents and records.

Principles of file and records management. Principles of book-keeping and/or accounting, including invoicing and accounting systems, rules, and standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: NCRA Stenographic or NVRA Voice writers must possess a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) certification or obtain the certification within two years from the start date. Applicants with an RPR/CVR equivalent certification from a certifying state may be considered. Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting.

Use standard office equipment. Sit at a desk for prolonged periods and work on a computer. Stand and/or walk occasionally too frequently.

Read printed materials and computer screens. Communicate in person, by e-mail, video, or over the phone. Lift up to 25 pounds at times.

NOTES: Employment is an at-will position subject to a background check. FLSA: Non-Exempt This position is a State of Wyoming employee. In addition to an annual salary, employees of the Wyoming Judicial Branch receive a generous benefits package to include the State of Wyoming retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; affordable health insurance package including health, dental, life, vision, Short and Long-Term disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program; paid holiday leave, and much more.

Additional compensation for Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification. Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must visit and create an account on the careers page on the Wyoming Judicial Branch website for consideration. Once an account is created, applicants may apply to the open vacancies listed.

Veterans: If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receives survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must complete the Veteran's Preference section of the Wyoming Judicial Branch At-Will Employment Application and attach a Form DD214 to the application.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.