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Official Court Reporter
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A Court Reporter or Stenographer uses verbatim transcription methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes steno captioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
$61,995 / year median in Alabama
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Details for Official Court Reporter Court Name/Organization Alabama Southern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama is seeking applications for a full-time Official Court Reporter in Mobile, Alabama. Located along the Gulf Coast, Mobile offers easy access to beautiful beaches, mild winters, a relaxed atmosphere, an updated downtown, and a relatively affordable cost of living. The city is also renowned as the birthplace of Mardi Gras. The successful candidate will join a highly experienced team of two other Official Court Reporters and become part of a welcoming, collaborative court environment. Rather than being assigned to a specific judge or type of case, the reporter will cover a broad range of civil and criminal proceedings before the District Court's various judges. The role is fast-paced and demanding, but offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the work of the federal judiciary. Location Mobile, AL Opening and Closing Dates 08/25/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary $95,454 - $114,546 Announcement Number 26-05 The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.