Court Reporter - Kansas City

Court Reporter

Division of Workers' Compensation

Annual Salary: $61,219

Why you will love this position:

The Division of Workers’ Compensation offers a dynamic, energetic, and engaging environment to flourish and demonstrate operational excellence. The Division is modernizing its internal and external processes and procedures and there is immense opportunity to contribute to an exciting, forward-thinking, fast-moving, collaborative environment. As part of the team, you will enjoy the genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals revolving around helping Missouri’s citizens.

What you will do:

• Take verbatim record of testimony at in-person and virtual administrative hearings/proceedings assigned in Kansas City, as well as other Division offices, together with all objections to the admissibility of testimony, the rulings of the Court thereon, and all exceptions taken to such rulings.
• Ensure that all Court Reporting is being done in compliance with Missouri Supreme Court Rule 14.
• Ensure that all exhibits introduced into evidence are marked properly and incorporated into transcripts upon request.
• Utilize a computer-aided transcription system in preparation of the verbatim record.
• Ensure that established timelines are being met and data is being properly recorded for statistical purposes.
• Perform office management duties including answering phone calls, proofreading awards, updating Judge’s weekly statistical reports, back up files, extra clerical duties as assigned, and attend mandatory trainings.
• Travel may be required up to 25%.

All you need for success:

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Court Reporter Certification or National Certification “Registered Professional Reporter”

Desired Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of court reporting principles and practices, courtroom operation and procedures, and Missouri Supreme Court rules related to court reporting and transcript preparation.
• Intermediate knowledge of legal and medical terminology, grammatical construction, and punctuation and spelling.
• Knowledge of office management and record-keeping procedures.
• Ability to concentrate and work under pressure for prolonged periods.
• Experience with voice writing using Dragon Naturally Speaking and Eclipse software.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Lydia Hurley at (816) 889-6216 or Lydia.Hurley@labor.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.