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Court Reporter

U.S. Courts · Judicial Branch

This job in plain English

This job is a court reporter position with the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, based in Omaha. A court reporter records everything said in court word for word and produces written transcripts. The job includes occasional travel to Lincoln and North Platte, and it may involve extended hours under tight deadlines.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S., or be eligible to work in the United States.

What you would do

  • Record all court proceedings word for word as the court directs
  • Produce transcripts within strict time limits
  • Read back portions of the court record when asked
  • Bill for transcripts and file copies with the Clerk of Court
  • Handle administrative tasks such as billing, reports and correspondence

Do you qualify for CR-4?

With experience: You need one year of prime stenographic court reporting experience. This can come from freelance work, other courts, or a mix of both, such as depositions or grand jury proceedings. The announcement does not state a specific grade level for this experience.

With education: This job does not have an education requirement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) exam from the National Court Reporters Association

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Application Form AO-78 with all sections completed
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Cover letter and resume sent together as one PDF to USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov

How you will be rated: You will be evaluated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Materials that do not follow the required submission method will not be considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Send your cover letter and resume together as one PDF to USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov, or your application will not be considered
  • Do not answer criminal history questions 18 through 20 on the AO-78 form at this stage
  • Include your RPR exam result and any realtime or RMR certification, since these affect pay level

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Extended court and transcription hours may be required under strict time limits.

Incentives and relocation: Student loan forgiveness and a Thrift Savings Plan with a 5% match are listed as benefits. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background security check after a conditional offer is accepted
  • Provisional employment until the background investigation is complete
  • Mandatory electronic funds transfer for pay
  • At-will employment, except for probation officers
  • Must follow the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
  • Must provide all personal equipment and software, including up-to-date realtime software and hardware
  • Must be able to work well under pressure with extended hours
  • Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$96,408 – $115,690 per year
Pay scale and grade
CR-4 · CR
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Legal And Kindred Administration (0901)
Announcement
DE-13105022-27-AB

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