Official Court Reporter

Court Name/Organization: Pennsylvania Middle District Court Overview of the Position:

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time permanent Official Court Reporter. This position is based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Clerk of Court.

Occasional travel to the other divisional offices (Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre and Williamsport) is required. An Official Court Reporter attends and performs verbatim reporting services for all types of court proceedings, as specified by statute, rule or order of the court; produces transcripts, upon request of a party or order of the court, within established timeframes and cost limitations in accordance with regulations set by the Judicial Conference; and files electronic copies of transcripts with the Clerk of Court.

Official Court Reporters are guided by and responsible for adhering to the policies and administrative procedures contained in the Court Reporter Management Plan of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, applicable sections of the Guide to Judiciary Policy, and policies of the Clerk's Office.

Official Court Reporters must maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production and earnings, which are subject to audit. The position also involves completing recordkeeping forms, documenting information contained in reports, as well as maintaining and safeguarding records until their disposition, according to the statutory requirements and Judicial Conference Policy. Additional duties include performing administrative tasks, such as billing for transcripts, preparing and filing of required Administrative Office reports, responding to official correspondence and telephone calls, and completing financial and other forms.

Location: Scranton, PA Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/2024 - 09/23/2024 Appointment Type: Permanent Classification Level/Grade: CR 01 - CR 04 (RUS Pay Table) Salary: $92,739 - $106,650 Link to Court Careers Information: http://www.pamd.uscourts.gov Announcement Number: VA 24-05 Link to Job Announcement

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.