About This Role
This position provides verbatim reporting and transcribing of court proceedings, hearings, and conferences, both in person and remotely. The Court Reporter also handles grand jury proceedings and termination of parental rights trials in the magistrate division, serving under the general supervision of the Administrative District Judge or designee.
Responsibilities
- Report verbatim proceedings of the District Court, including trials, hearings, and conferences, using shorthand, stenotype, or other methods
- Report verbatim and transcribe grand jury proceedings, termination of parental rights trials, and other assigned hearings
- Transcribe proceedings into accurate transcripts for appeals or by court order
- Identify participants by name to facilitate reporting and read aloud statements as requested during proceedings
- Prepare and distribute transcripts and related documents
- Review transcripts for technical accuracy
- Review documents for compliance with Idaho Court rules
- Perform transcribing of court and administrative proceedings on appeal to the District Court
- Provide court reporter coverage for other judges as assigned by the Administrative District Judge
- Serve on committees as needed and attend required meetings and training
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, citation formats, and requirements of the Idaho Court rules
- Skill in organization to produce transcripts within strict time limitations
- Skill in working well under pressure
- Skill in operating videoconferencing technology to support remote court proceedings
- Ability to operate a personal computer with standard applications in a Windows environment
- Ability to operate equipment in an office setting
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner and promote harmonious working relationships with others, including the general public
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional appearance, and demeanor at all times
- Ability to be tactful and courteous when dealing with the public, some of whom may be irate or under stress
- Ability to travel as required
- Special Requirements: This is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the supervising judge and employment may not continue beyond the tenure of the incumbent judge. Court reporters serve under a strict code of confidentiality, are subject to assignment by the Administrative District Judge, and must comply with the Idaho Court rules.
Benefits
- Court reporters retain transcript income at the statutory rate, currently $3.25/page
- May perform freelance work
Important Details
- Effective Date: May 2026
- Anticipated Start Date: After September 4, 2026
- Travel: Expected throughout the surrounding counties
Other Conditions
- Court Reporters are required by Idaho Code 59-401 to take a one-time Oath of Office upon hire.
About the Company
The Idaho Courts reserve the right to waive any minimum qualifications at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority for applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify them or lead to the belief that they are capable of performing the assigned duties.
