Official Court Reporter

The Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Official Court Reporter in the Portland Division. The incumbent performs court reporting services for all judicial proceedings and produces transcripts. Court reporting services are performed in person or remotely, depending on Court needs and the requirements of particular proceedings. Court reporting services performed remotely will include covering proceedings in any division within the District of Oregon via video teleconference. Court reporters are required to travel occasionally within the District. Court reporters are guided by and responsible for following the policies and administrative procedures contained in the Court Reporter Management Plan for the District of Oregon.

Representative Duties:

Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned): Attends and records verbatim by Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) court sessions or other proceedings as are specified by statute, rule, or order of the Court. Provides realtime reporting to the Court as requested. Provides transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically files with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared. Promptly certifies and files all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings. Performs such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls. Schedules contract court reporters and initiates contracts for services as needed for coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess a minimum of one year of prime court reporting experience in a court or in a freelance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have passed the NCRA examination or passed an equivalent qualifying examination. Realtime court reporting proficiency is required.

Desired Qualifications:

Realtime certification and Federal Court Reporter experience is highly desired. Preference will be given to candidates with an NCRA Certificate of Merit and CRR or FCRR Certificate.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

A consistent past employment record; Experience in dealing with routine and complex assignments; Excellent typing and proofreading skills; A demonstrated ability to think through, analyze, and interpret written communications; Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments; Superior oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; and A professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a law or professional office environment. Successful candidates should be self-starters, mature, highly organized and possess tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should apply through the Court's online applicant tracking system and submit the following: a letter of interest; a completed AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (generated via the applicant tracking system); a chronological resume; copies of applicable certificates; and a list of 3 professional references. To view openings and to apply, visit our applicant tracking system at Application for Employment - Home . Verification of employment, education, and reference checks will be made prior to any offer of employment. The Court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Division of the Clerk's Office at 503-326-8165. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

ABOUT U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirement as outlined in 8 U.S.C § 1324b(a)(3)(B). False statements or omissions of information on any application materials or the inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. All information is subject to verification and background investigation. An FBI background check is required for all individuals appointed to positions in the U.S. Courts. New employees are considered "provisional hires" pending the successful completion of the FBI background check. Employees of the United States Courts serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at will" employees. As such, employment can be terminated at any time. Furthermore, Federal Civil Service classifications do not apply. Duty station assignments are at the sole discretion of the appointing officer. Employees are subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay ( i.e. , Direct Deposit). (Limited exceptions are available upon request.) The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of posted job announcements or to withdraw an announcement entirely, either of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the appointing officer may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy. The United States District Court for the District of Oregon is an Equity Focused Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and seek a diverse pool of applications.