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U.S. Courts

Court Reporter (Full-Time)

$96,123 to $110,541 a year

  • Rochester, New York
  • Judicial Branch

Found by HiredNow AI on Sep 14, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Salary: $96,123.00 to $110,541.00 Per Year

Court reporters are involved in the day-to-day business of justice with the Federal Courts by supporting court program services and operations.

Major duties

The position requires the ability to record verbatim testimony of courtroom proceedings, to read back all or any portion of the court record, to work well under pressure, and to work extended court and transcription production hours within strict time limitations. At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Official Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States. The incumbent must also comply with the Court's Court Reporter Management Plan and is prohibited from contract work outside of the Court. The incumbent must be capable of flexibly supporting both the Rochester and Buffalo courthouse locations, including the ability to routinely travel between courthouses for short-term proceedings, or long-term for lengthy trials, based on the needs of the Court.

Qualifications

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.

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