Official Court Reporter

Duties The incumbent performs court reporting services for all judicial proceedings and produces transcripts.
Court reporting services are performed in person or remotely, depending on Court needs and the requirements of particular proceedings.
Court reporting services performed remotely will include covering proceedings in any division within the District of Oregon via video teleconference.
Court reporters are required to travel occasionally within the District.
Court reporters are guided by and responsible for following the policies and administrative procedures contained in the Court Reporter Management Plan for the District of Oregon.
Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned): Attends and records verbatim by Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) court sessions or other proceedings as are specified by statute, rule, or order of the Court.
Provides realtime reporting to the Court as requested.
Provides transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically files with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared.
Promptly certifies and files all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings.
Performs 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.
Schedules contract court reporters and initiates contracts for services as needed for coverage.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirement as outlined in 8 U.
S.
C Section 1324b(a)(3)(B).
False statements or omissions of information on any application materials or the inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
All information is subject to verification and background investigation.
An FBI background check is required for all individuals appointed to positions in the U.
S.
Courts.
New employees are considered "provisional hires" pending the successful completion of the FBI background check.
Employees of the United States Courts serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "At-Will" employees.
As such, employment can be terminated at any time.
Furthermore, Federal Civil Service classifications do not apply.
Duty station assignments are at the sole discretion of the appointing officer.
Employees are subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay (i.
e.
, Direct Deposit).
(Limited exceptions are available upon request.
) The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of posted job announcements or to withdraw an announcement entirely, either of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the appointing officer may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess a minimum of four years of prime court reporting experience in a court or in a freelance field of service, or a combination thereof, and have passed the NCRA examination or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.
Realtime court reporting proficiency is required.
Desired Qualifications: Realtime certification and Federal Court Reporter experience is highly desired.
Preference will be given to candidates with an NCRA Certificate of Merit and CRR or FCRR Certificate.
Candidates must also demonstrate: A consistent past employment record; Experience in dealing with routine and complex assignments; Excellent typing and proofreading skills; A demonstrated ability to think through, analyze, and interpret written communications; Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments; Superior oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; and A professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a law or professional office environment.
Successful candidates should be self-starters, mature, highly organized and possess tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information The United States District Court for the District of Oregon is a federal trial court within the Judicial Branch of the federal government.
The District's geographic jurisdiction covers an area in excess of 96,000 square miles and encompasses the state of Oregon.
The District Court consists of six district judgeships, three senior district judges, six U.
S.
magistrate judges, four recalled U.
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magistrate judges, one part-time U.
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magistrate judge, the Office of the Clerk of Court, the U.
S.
Probation Office, the U.
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Pretrial Services Office, and the Federal Public Defender's Office.
The headquarters for the Court are located in Portland with additional staffed offices in Eugene and Medford.
The Clerk's Office, under the direction of the Clerk of Court, serves as the primary administrative office for the District and employs a staff of approximately 66 deputy clerks.
The Clerk's Office is responsible for a wide variety of administrative functions including case administration, courtroom and juror services, record management, appeals processing, human resources and development, budgetary and financial operations, space and facilities management, information and audio-visual technology, property management, and procurement.
The Probation Office has a total staff of 65 employees, including probation officers, administrative staff, and clerical support positions.
The mission of the U.
S.
Probation Office for the District of Oregon is to promote justice, reduce risk to the community, and provide opportunities for positive change.
This mission provides a roadmap for work with clients, the Court, and partners in the community.
The Probation Office has employees in the following cities: Portland, Medford, Salem, and Eugene.
The Pretrial Services Office has a total staff of 22 employees, including pretrial services officers, administrative staff, and clerical support positions.
The U.
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Pretrial Services system carries out probation and pretrial services functions in the district court.
Through its officers and other employees, the system works to make the criminal justice process effective and the public safe.
The Pretrial Services Office has employees in Portland, Eugene, and Medford.
Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based on experience and certifications.
Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
How to Apply To apply, submit the following: Letter of interest; Chronological resume; Copies of certificates; and A list of 3 professional references.
Send electronically to hr2@ord.
uscourts.
gov in pdf form.
Electronic submissions should be combined into one pdf document.
Verification of employment and education and reference checks will be made prior to any offer of employment.
The Court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Division of the Clerk's Office at 503-326-8165.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information Human Resources Department Phone 503-326-8165 Email hr2@ord.
uscourts.
gov Address US District Court, District of Oregon 1000 SW Third Avenue Portland, OR 97204 US Next steps This position is open until filled.
Applications will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
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