Court Stenographer/Reporter

Court Stenographer/Reporter

Salary

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually

Location

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2200

Department

Court Reporters

Opening Date

04/09/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The position of court stenographer/reporter requires stenographically recording, transcribing and preserving verbatim court testimony in all criminal, civil and orphans court proceedings, hearings and conferences as assigned. Stenographers/Reporters are required to be present for all court procedures to which they are assigned and are responsible for filing and maintaining notes and exhibits related to all proceedings to which they are assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Record proceedings in trials, hearings and conferences using a stenotype machine.
• Record testimony accurately for extended periods of time at required speeds..
• Accurately transcribe the record of court proceedings and deliver certified transcripts in a timely manner pursuant to applicable rules.
• Adherence to rules of confidentiality and proper handling of evidence/exhibits.
• Represent the court at all times in a manner consistent with proper and respectful decorum.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduate of an accredited court reporting school with certification/degree confirming applicant successfully passed verbatim dictation tests at 180 wpm (Literacy), 200 wpm (Jury Charge) and 225 wpm (Q&A).
• RPR certification through NCRA is desired.
• Knowledge of CaseCATalyst is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Additional payments for transcript requests

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

Employer Luzerne County

Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

Phone 570-826-8801

Website http://www.luzernecounty.org