COURT REPORTER (9513, 9574)
RECRUITMENT OPENING DATE: September 17, 2025
RECRUITMENT CLOSING DATE: Until filled
STARTING SALARY: $45,287- $61,394/year depending on experience

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to maintain a complete and accurate record of all the Court’s proceedings. Employees in this classification perform professional, skilled level work. Position is responsible for making verbatim records and producing certified written transcripts. Performs related work as required. Candidate must have a knowledge of legal terminology and Court proceedings; skilled in typing and basic transcription; must be proficient in WordPerfect or MS Word; must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma; supplemented by graduation of an accredited Court Reporting School and up to one (1) year of Stenographic and various English and medical courses; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Louisiana Board of Examiners Court Reporter Certification required.

MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Each individual selected for employment must submit to a medical examination and be found to meet the medical standards and physical demands of the position to which he or she is appointed before the appointment becomes official. The successful applicant will be required to submit to drug screening.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit a letter of interest which explains: 1) why you are interested in the position; and 2) how your education, training, and previous work experience satisfies the minimum qualifications required for this position. The letter must be accompanied by the applicant’s current professional resume.
Resume and cover letter should be sent to careers@24jdc.us.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FROM CANDIDATES FOR COURT EMPLOYMENT
Requests for accommodation in the application process should be submitted to the Judicial Administrator’s Office as far in advance of the requested accommodations implementation date as possible, and in any event, should be made no less than five business days prior to the requested implementation date. Requests for accommodation with regard to the essential functions of the position applied for should be submitted following a conditional offer of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Court does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, age, gender, (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), color, physical or mental disability, medical condition, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, union activity, organizational affiliation, political opinions, sexual orientation, family care status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, performance evaluations, compensation, benefits, transfer, voluntary demotion, and discipline.

Shreveport, Louisiana, First Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish is currently seeking two full-time court reporters starting immediately, certified with a LA CSR and/or RPR, machine or voice writers. Benefits include salary and transcript pay along with medical and dental, retirement and a nice reimbursement of your expenses yearly! Great group of reporters, judges and others to work with.  It is a great place to live with plenty to do.

Please send your resume to Her Honor, Judge Katherine Dorroh, at kdorroh@kdorrohlaw.com.   You may also call (318) 226-6834 for more information.

The Orleans Parish Juvenile Court is seeking a Certified Court Reporter who can transcribe records verbatim via voice or machine writer of judicial trials, conferences, hearings, or any other court proceedings where a record is required and be fully responsible for the preparation of a complete and accurate record of proceedings . The Court Reporter will be responsible and respond to all requests for transcripts in a timely manner.

Please forward your resume to opjc-resumes@nola.gov for additional information or assistance call 504-658-9612.

For more information on this position click the pdf here: Orleans Parish Juvenile Court

For more information on this position click the pdf here: Grand Jury Court Reporter

The position is for a CCR and/or CDR licensed employee.  The position includes benefits as well as reimbursement for continuing education, license renewal, and seals.  The court further provides maintenance of bonds, office space, essential equipment, software for job performance and reimbursement of travel expenses.  

Please forward your resume to pdance@lincolnparish.org or call 318-251-5121 and ask for Pam Dance.  

We look forward to hearing from you!

The positions are for full-time employees with a full salary plus benefits as well as reimbursement for continuing education, license renewal, and seals. The Court further provides maintenance of bonds, office space, essential equipment and software for job performance, and a court liaison to mediate between attorneys regarding transcript request. Courts covered will be criminal and civil. The new hire will be expected to perform highly responsible duties of recording and transcribing verbatim records of judicial trials, conferences, hearings or any other court proceedings where a record is required and be fully responsible for the preparation of a complete and accurate record of proceedings which may involve highly technical terminology used in a number of different fields.

For more information on this position click the pdf here: 19th Judicial District Court Certified Court Reporters

Saint John The Baptist, 40th Judicial District Court, Court Reporters are certified and licensed in voice or machine writing (machine writing preferred). They cover all aspects of court reporting: civil, criminal, domestic, juvenile and family court proceedings. This work includes transferring information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature, requiring a high degree of discretion. Each reporter responds to a variety of requests for information from a variety of clients including, but not limited to: judges, law clerks, clerks of court, district attorney’s office, public defender’s office, private attorneys and members of the general public associated with the case. Each reporter must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and interact in a professional manner with all staff levels as well as the general public.

Interested parties must submit a resume to diva@stjohnclerk.org or mail to the address below:

Goldie Rainey
Judicial Assistant to Honorable Judge Vercell Fiffie P.O. Box 277
Edgard, Louisiana 70049

For more information on this position click the pdf here: 40th Judicial District Court in Edgard, Louisiana

The Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans seeks qualified applications for two full-time vacancies for the position of Official Court Reporter. One vacancy exists in the First City Court, the second vacancy exists on the general jurisdiction docket of the Civil District Court.

Court Reporters are full-time employees with an excellent salary ($63,218) and benefits package that includes annual equipment maintenance and software necessary for the position, office space, etc. The new hires will be expected to capture, maintain and transcribe records of all necessary court proceedings where a record is required.  The Court Reporter will be responsible for and respond to all requests for transcripts in a timely manner.

Please forward your resume and court reporter certification to resumes@orleanscdc.com for consideration. We look forward to your application.

The 9th Judicial District Court in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, is looking to hire a court reporter. This position is salary based and full time with applicable benefits.

Candidates must possess a CCR or CDR and be in good standing with the Louisiana Court Reporter Board. Candidates should be proficient in the preparation of transcripts with established formats and be familiar with courtroom proceedings.

Annual Salary – $40,933.62

CLE, insurance and license renewals paid by the 9th JDC.

Please send resume’ or inquiries to hlafleur@thjdc.com.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is seeking qualified applicants for the part-time permanent position of Official Court Reporter. Official Court Reporters are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan of this Court.

All application material must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY, no exceptions, to: HRadmin@laed.uscourts.gov

For more information on this position click the pdf here: United States District Court Eastern District