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Court Reporter

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
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Summary

This position is located in the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The incumbent of this position is responsible for the recording and transcription of verbatim testimony of court sessions and/or other proceedings for the United States District Court only.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
02/15/2024 to 03/28/2024
Salary
$105,790 to - $121,658 per year

C4/JS04/Level 1 - 4

Pay scale & grade
JS 1 - 4
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Occasional telework as determined by agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - At-Will
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
4 - C4/JS04/Level 4, Full Performance Level
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
2024-01
Control number
777052900

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This position requires a Fingerprint Check.

Duties

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The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Attend and record verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means court sessions; read back portions of court record, as required.
  • Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared after delivery to the requesting parties.
  • Provide transcripts to the court upon request, without charge, of all arraignments, pleas, and proceedings in connection with imposition of sentence in criminal cases.
  • Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes, audio files, and other original records of proceedings.
  • Perform 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

United States citizenship is required for consideration for this position.

Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Employees of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.

Employees are required to use the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

Final candidates will undergo a background check.

Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia.

Qualifications

Only applicants meeting the following minimum eligibility requirements and qualifications will be considered:

  • A minimum of four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof (e.g., depositions, adversary proceedings before a presiding official, grand jury proceedings).
  • Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification is required.
  • Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) or Federal Court Reporter Realtime (FCRR) certification is preferred.
  • The ability to record and transcribe 180 words per minute for literary matters, 200 words per minute for jury charge, and 225 words per minute for testimony at 95% accuracy.
  • Knowledge of and experience with computer-aided transcription (CAT). Must provide own CAT system with realtime capability.
  • Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software.
  • Self-starter, mature, highly organized; possess tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative; maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Strong team orientation and customer service skills. Communicate effective, both orally and in writing.

Education

Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification is required. Certifications will determine the Level at appointment.

Additional information

Full-time employees of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia are eligible for a full range of benefits to include:

  • A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years.
  • Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year.
  • Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS).
  • Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), the Flexible Benefits Program, the Commuter Benefit Program, and SmartBenefits (mass transit subsidy up to $315 per month).
  • Employee Recognition Program, budget permitting.
  • Tuition Assistance, budget permitting.
  • Workers' Compensation Program.
  • On-site physical fitness facility.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Federal Occupational Health Services Program (FOH)/ On-site Health Unit.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services.
  • Virtual Learning through the Judiciary Online University.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees.
  • Priority enrollment for children beginning at three months of age until kindergarten of all employees of the United States Courts in the Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center (TMCDC).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Qualifications," "Conditions of Employment," and "Next steps" sections for more information.

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