Court Reporter
Montana State Government
- Polson, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
- Work/life balance
- Family friendly policies
- Dedicated and caring colleagues
- Health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
- Opportunities and room for professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF
- Thorough knowledge of trial and appellate court procedures, established precedent, rulings, and decisions relating to court reporter obligations and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Knowledge of legal, medical, and technical terminology and legal concepts.
- Knowledge of current provisions affecting court reporting in Montana Code Annotated, Rules of Court, and court policy.
- Knowledge of computerized recording equipment and use.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software, which may include word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Knowledge of legal research materials.
- Ability to set up computerized recording equipment, including proper connection of microphones and cables to obtain voice separation and a high-quality audio recording.
- Ability to simultaneously monitor court proceedings and write clear, detailed log notes for extended periods of time.
- Ability to listen and concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to exercise tact, patience, and impartiality during all court proceedings, without regard to disruption and adverse and stressful conditions.
- Ability to accurately transcribe audio tapes within express appellate timelines and reasonable timelines in non-appellate instances.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to prepare complex documentation and forms related to appellate transcripts.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload to meet transcript production guidelines, including negotiating terms of transcript production when applicable.
- Ability to interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the functions of a court reporter.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with agencies and individuals in the court system and with attorneys, litigants, and the public.
- Ability to understand and carry out complex or ambiguous verbal and written instructions and execute tasks promptly.
- Ability to recognize and maintain the need for confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to always maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to be flexible regarding assignments, which may include travel and transporting equipment.