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The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a Court Reporter to support United States District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. To apply, please visit: https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities.
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Court reporters are involved in the day-to-day business of justice with the Federal Courts through supporting court program services and operations. 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.
Responsibilities
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.
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Conditions of employment
Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "At-Will" and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit.
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.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
Court reporters serve the Court en banc. This position is assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo.
This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check and a favorable suitability determination.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a Court Reporter to support United States District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. To apply, please visit: https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities.
Duties
Help
Court reporters are involved in the day-to-day business of justice with the Federal Courts through supporting court program services and operations. 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "At-Will" and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit.
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.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
Court reporters serve the Court en banc. This position is assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo.
This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check and a favorable suitability determination.
Expand Hide additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Review our benefits