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Court Reporter position announcement 2026-02

Posted: March 25, 2026

Position:                         Official Court Reporter 2026-02

Location:                        Concord, New Hampshire

Salary Range:                $108,110 to $129,732  Based on Qualifications and Judiciary Guidelines

Opening Date:                March 30, 2026

Closing Date:                 May 4, 2026

 

Position Overview

The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire is accepting applications for a full-time Official Court Reporter who possesses excellent organizational and customer service skills.  The successful candidate will be industrious, creative, intelligent, diplomatic, energetic, forward thinking, dynamic, public service oriented and versatile with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.  Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.  Candidates will be expected to work in a team environment and possess the ability to interact with all segments of the legal community and public.

 

Representative Duties

  • Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings on request.
  • Court Reporter must be able to read back all or any portions of the court record, perform well under pressure, produce transcripts within strict time limitations, and work as part of a team of reporters for the Judges of the Court.
  • Court Reporter must possess the knowledge, skill and ability to produce accurate, simultaneous Realtime translation utilizing their own software and equipment.
  • Court Reporter must be familiar with and adhere to all requirements of the Management Plan for the Effective Utilization of Court Reporters for the District of New Hampshire and the Guide to Judiciary Policy, Volume 6.
  • Court Reporter must comply with all administrative duties assigned by his or her manager and the Court.
  • Court Reporter must adhere to the court unit’s internal control procedures.

 

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must possess at least one year of court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts, or a combination thereof.  Candidates must have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the NCRA or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

Additional Information

  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
  • Employees of the United States District Court are “at will” employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
  • The selected candidate will be subject to a background check (including references, criminal history, and credit history) as a condition of employment.  The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check.  Employment will be considered provisional pending the successful completion of a ten-year background investigation.
  • All appointments are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay.

Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume in one PDF document to:  [email protected] by the close of business on May 4, 2026.  Persons selected to be interviewed will be required to travel to the interview location at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.  An initial video interview for non-local applicants will be considered upon request.

The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer.

 

FREELANCE COURT REPORTERS NEEDED (posted 20260331)
POSITION: Freelance Court Stenographer for Depositions
LOCATION: 86 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
and other Manhattan Locations
(In Person attendance required)

POSITION TYPE: Freelance, Independent Contractor; Set own schedule

COMPENSATION: Per page rate to be mutually agreed to between
Applicant and Agency prior to assignment based
upon skill and experience

OPENING DATE: April 1, 2026
Multiple positions available - open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking Freelance Court Reporters working as an
independent contractor to handle depositions only (no hearings, trials, meeting or
captioning) as required in-person in Manhattan at 86 Chambers Street and other
Locations in Manhattan. The position requires verbatim reporting of deposition
proceedings using a stenography machine and CAT software. You will turn in a final
ASCII for each job. The subject matter of the depositions range from employment, to
medical malpractice to False Claims Act, to personal injury work. No RealTime or Rough
Draft requirements for this particular job (although we also have need of those services
for other clients; feel free to inquire).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least two (2) years of stenographic CAT court
reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in courts (not including
internship), or a combination thereof is required, along with a New York Notary
certificate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for this position, please email a
resume detailing your education and work experience to [email protected]. Please
include one professional reference. Please also include your average untranslate rate.
No telephone calls please. You may email with any questions prior to applying.
This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay.
lipka.com, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor

Grand Jury Reporter/Stenographer Position

 

Title:

Grand Jury Reporter/Stenographer

ID:

1217

Department:

Grand Jury Unit

Campaign Start Date:

03/06/2026 - Until Filled

Salary Range:

$76,890 - $97, 606

Full-Time/Part-Time :

Full-Time

# of Openings:

1

 

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) is seeking a Grand Jury Reporter/ Stenographer for our Grand Jury Unit. In this position, the Grand Jury Reporter is responsible for taking confidential Grand Jury testimony, transcribing daily verbatim testimony introduced before the grand jury such as statement of witnesses, complainants and defendants.


Job Responsibilities: 

  • Take confidential verbatim testimony before a Grand Jury on a stenographic machine
  • Transcribe CDs and/or videos and tapes for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs)
  • Ability to read back testimony from notes for Grand Jury and/or court proceedings
  • Ability to recite back testimony from notes for Grand Jury
  • Ability to transcribe testimony in a timely manner using Case Catalyst System for ADAs and Judge reviews
  • Ability to keep accurate records and files of cases
  • Use Case Catalyst System with personal dictionary to produce transcripts
  • Ability to take dictation at the rate of 175 wpm on a stenographic machine
  • The performance of other duties, as required

Education and Qualifications Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED required or an Associate's Degree in Court Reporting from an institution accredited by the National Court Reporters Association.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to take dictation at the rate of 175 wpm

Other requirements:

  • At the time of the appointment interview, you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency to take two-voice dictation, using a stenotype machine, at the rate of 175 words per minute and to transcribe same.
  • Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Public Svc Loan Forgiveness:
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

 

Comprehensive benefits include, but not limited to, medical, dental, deferred compensation, NYC Pension and union membership.

TO APPLY:

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. Please submit a resume and cover letter online at: https://specnar.applicantstack.com/x/search or Click "Apply Now" below.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected to participate in the full screening process. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in working for The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

 

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.



The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion