Posting No. 2021254

All applicants must complete an application to be considered - those submitting resumes only will not be considered.

	Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 10/14/2021 Posting No.: 2021254

Position Title:	Court Reporter	Position No.:	8848
Department:	Divisions - Division 09
Work Location:	415 East 12th Street - Kansas City MO
Work Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Salary:	State Paid Position - Exempt Grade S95 - $2,503.00 Semi-monthly

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: - Semi-monthly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Jannice Okoye. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

Applications must be received by Human Resources no later than 05:00 PM on 12/15/2021

Earliest closing date on: ; Job will remain posted until filled

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Court Reporter is responsible for making a word-for-word transcript of legal proceedings.

The verbatim documentation in criminal, civil and other court proceedings requires a professional who is highly skilled and trained in court reporting.
This position is a state employee, working under the direct supervision of a Circuit Judge.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:
(The following duties are representative of this position, not comprehensive.)

Record and preserve all courtroom proceedings through acceptable verbatim recording method, such as machine shorthand or steno mask.
Transcribe records of proceedings and provide accurate transcripts to person, or persons requesting the same within a reasonable amount of time, contingent upon payments of fees.
Perform a variety of legal office support work including preparing letters, correspondence, forms, and other documents.
Edit/proofread/correct written materials, and maintain copies of documents, and maintain, monitor and update files.
Generate reports and operate office equipment, and perform courtroom duties, such as marking exhibits.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained.)

EDUCATION:

High School diploma, or equivalent and certification as a Court Reporter in the State of Missouri or National Certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts.
Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
(This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing and lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority)

Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications related to court reporting work.
Knowledge of filing and electronic record keeping systems. Knowledge of legal processes and terminology.
Knowledge of English grammar/punctuation/spelling, and skill in reading/preparing legal documents.
Advanced skill in communicating effectively using the English language, both orally and in writing.
Skill in application of state and federal guidelines, rules, and statutes to perform essential functions of position.
Advanced skill in discretion and maintaining confidential information.
Advanced skill in handling stress successfully and the ability to work well with other employees, court professionals and the public.
Ability to learn and apply policies, procedures, documents and terminology affecting assigned functions.
Advanced ability to work independently, follow instructions, and multi-task.

THE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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