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Job Description
District Court Reporter - District 2 State of Wisconsin - Circuit Courts Racine, WI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Transcription within government sector English Grammar Experience Full Job Description Introduction The Second Judicial District seeks candidates for the position of full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hr/week) District Court Reporter. This position is available until filled and will start as early as June 28, 2026 Position Summary
LOCATION
Travels and covers courts in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties.
SALARY:
Competitive annual salary along with potential transcript income, and a State of Wisconsin benefits package.
Candidates must meet one of three minimum professional standards to be considered eligible for hire: (1) Graduation from a court reporting school approved by either the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA), or (2) Successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) examination administered by the NCRA, or (3) Successful completion of the Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) examination administered by the NVRA.
Digital Court Reporter Requirements:
(1) Training and/or experience in legal terminology and procedures; (2) Courses and/or experience in legal/court administrative and recordkeeping practices (paralegal, legal secretary); (3) Demonstrated English grammar, spelling, composition and punctuation skills; (4) Experience in a court or legal setting; (5) Ability to operate digital audio recording equipment, produce a recording suitable for transcription and transcribe the record.
Preferred:
(1) Certified Electronic Reporter and Transcriber certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (or equivalent); (2) Work experience as a digital court reporter.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
: Employment will require a criminal background check. The Wisconsin Court System does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire. How To Apply Please submit a cover letter indicating your preference to be considered for a Digital, Stenographer or Voice Writer, your current resume, and list of references to: Louis Moore Second District Court Administrator 730 Wisconsin Ave Ste 275 Racine, WI 53403
Fax:
(262) 636-3437
Email:
Contact Louis Moore at (262) 636-3133 with questions. Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The Wisconsin Court System will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants who request them. For additional information on the courts system visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.