The Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama is comprised of over 50 professional staff providing administrative and operational support to 14 federal judges located across 7 geographical divisions.

Duties

Position Overview This position is organized as a direct report to the Chief Deputy Clerk of the U.S. District Court Clerk's Office, performing court reporting services for judicial proceedings in a fast-paced environment. Some travel between the geographical divisions is necessary to support court operations. Telework may be available per policy at the discretion of the Clerk of Court. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain the courtroom record and produce transcripts of court proceedings according to strict standards. Provide highly accurate records and transcripts at the request of a party or by order of the Court, within a prescribed time and at rates set by Judiciary policy. Ensure billing and transcript formats comply with Judiciary requirements. Adhere to the requirements set out in the Court Reporter Management Plan. Maintain accurate, legible records, which are subject to occasional audit. Produce, maintain, and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirements and Judiciary policy. Provide backup coverage for team members, as required. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications The qualifications of official court reporters are determined by standards formulated by the Judicial Conference of the U.S. and include: At least one year of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination of such experience; and Qualification by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passage of an equivalent qualifying examination, as determined by Judiciary policy. Additionally, the following is required for this vacancy: Realtime proficiency. Realtime certification is preferred but not required. Knowledge of and experience with computer-aided transcription (CAT). Must provide own CAT system with Realtime capability. Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software. The ideal candidate for this position is a mature, self-motivated professional eager to learn and grow in pursuit of the Clerk's mission to support the administration of justice. The incumbent should be highly organized, possess tact, exhibit good judgement under pressure, show initiative, and maintain a professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor. Strong team orientation and customer service skills are a must to succeed with the U.S. District Court.

Education

Applicants must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent. A college degree is preferred.

Contacts

• Address US District Court, Northern District of Alabama Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse 1729 5th Avenue North 35203 1729 5th Avenue North, AL 35203 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]