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Official Court Reporter

Georgia Northern District Court
Atlanta, GA

Job Details

$100,942 - $116,083 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Court reporting
Transcription software

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Job Details for Official Court Reporter

Court Name/Organization

Georgia Northern District Court

Overview of the Position

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has an opening for an official court reporter in the exciting and growing city of Atlanta, GA. Travel to other locations within the district may be required on occasion. 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 and the Court Reporter Management Plan of this court.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Opening and Closing Dates

04/13/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type

Permanent

Classification Level/Grade

Level 1 - Level 4

Salary

$100,942 - $116,083

Announcement Number

26-18

Position Description

The official court reporter is responsible for reporting verbatim testimony of court proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or order. The position requires the ability to read back any or all of the court record, to work well under pressure, and to timely produce transcripts of court proceedings consistent with the fee schedule of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

At least one year of prime court reporting experience as a freelance or in-court reporter (or a combination of the two);

Qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination; and

Skilled in the use of Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to Registered Merit Reporters (RMR), Certified Realtime Reporters (CRR), and those with an equivalent certification.

Employee Benefits

Accrual of paid vacation and sick leave days, based on length of service.
Eleven paid holidays during the year.
Pre-tax benefit programs (health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; parking, reimbursement).
Available group life insurance.
Telework (for qualified employees).
Public transportation subsidy.
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Thrift Savings Plan (with employer matching a percentage of employee’s contribution).

Miscellaneous

Application Info

To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit:

Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, Form AO 78

Cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience.

Chronological resume including education, employment, and salary history.

Submit your completed package as a single PDF electronically to: [email protected] or via mail to:

U.S. District Court
Attn: Human Resources Manager,
Vacancy #26-18
75 Ted Turner Drive, SW
Room 2013
Atlanta, GA 30303-3338

All applicants will be screened, and only the best qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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