Court Reporter

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview: Court reporters are involved in the day-to-day business of justicewith the Federal Courts by supporting court program services andoperations. To learn more about court reporter career opportunitiesin the Judiciary, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUrZ4b6xwc to view a brief video. Representative Duties The position requires the ability to record verbatim testimony ofcourtroom proceedings, to read back all or any portion of the courtrecord, to work well under pressure, and to work extended court andtranscription production hours within strict time limitations. At therequest of a party or by order of the Court, the Official Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and costrequirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States. Theincumbent must also comply with the Court’s Court Reporter Management Plan and is prohibited from contract work outside ofthe Court. The incumbent must be capable of flexibly supportingboth the Rochester and Buffalo courthouse locations, including theability to routinely travel between courthouses for short-termproceedings, or long-term for lengthy trials, based on the needs ofthe Court. Qualification Requirements At least one (1) year of prime court reporting experience. Successfully tested for listing on the registry of professional reporters of NCRA. Skill in the use of computer-aided transcription equipment. Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software. Merit and/or Realtime Certification preferred. Organizational Relationship Court reporters serve the Court en banc. This position is assigned toHon. Charles J. Siragusa, United States District Judge.

Benefits: Visit https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits to learn more about the Judiciary’s benefits. Background Investigation This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment willbe considered provisional pending successful completion of anOffice of Personnel Management background check and a favorablesuitability determination. Applicant Information Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court providesreasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans’ preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branchappointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanentresidents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courtsare excepted service appointments, which are “at will” and may beterminated with or without cause. Employees are required to useelectronic funds transfer for payroll deposit. The United States District Court for the Western District of NewYork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District Overview The District’s jurisdiction encompassesthe 17 most western counties of Upstate New York, with courthouses located in Buffalo and Rochester. The District iscomprised of seven United States District Judges, seven United States Magistrate Judges, and approximately100 employees.