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.

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The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is seeking qualified applicants for the full-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.

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The Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans seeks qualified applications for a full-time vacancy for the position of Official Court Reporter. The vacancy exists on the domestic docket of the Civil District Court.

Court Reporters are full-time employees with an excellent salary ($65,743) and benefits package that includes annual equipment maintenance and software necessary for the position, office space, etc. The New Hire 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 17 th Judicial District Court, which encompasses Lafourche Parish, is now accepting applications for a full‑time Certified Court Reporter, certified and licensed in voice or machine writing with the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters.

This position offers a competitive salary and retirement benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, as well as a per‑page rate for transcripts. Health insurance is also available. Other benefits include essential equipment and software needed for job performance. Additionally, continuing education courses and license renewal fees are paid for by the Court.

Please send resume or inquires to Chief Judge Jennifer Richard at courtreporterb@17thjdc.com.

Second Parish Court is seeking a certified Court Reporter to join our team. The Court Reporter is responsible for maintaining a complete and accurate record of all court proceedings and preparing certified written transcripts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and transcribe court proceedings verbatim
• Prepare and deliver transcripts to judges, attorneys, and court staff
• Maintain records and transcript files
• Ensure equipment is properly set up and functioning during court sessions

Qualifications:

• Certified by the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters or hold National Court Reporter Association certification
• Strong typing, transcription, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of legal and court terminology

Benefits:
Competitive salary, paid holidays, retirement plan, and comprehensive health benefits.

Please send your resume to Bianca Davis, Deputy Judicial Administrator, at bdavis@jeffparishcourts.com
You may also call (504) 364-2800 for more information.

The Thirty-Fourth Judicial District Court in St. Bernard Parish (a general jurisdiction Court) seeks Louisiana State Certified Court Reporters. The purpose of this 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, as well as, performing related work as assigned.

Interested parties must submit a résumé and cover letter to:

Hon. Jeanne Nunez Juneau
Chief Judge, Thirty-Fourth Judicial District Court
1101 W. St. Bernard Highway
Chalmette, Louisiana 70043
Phone: (504) 278-4420
Fax: (504) 278-4466
Email: divisionb.34jdc@gmail.com

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