Job Details

Court Reporter – 5th District

The Idaho State Supreme Court is seeking a Court Reporter for the 5th District. This position is based in Jerome, and Gooding County, with an anticipated start date after February 2, 2026. The salary grade/range is $33.42/hour for a regular court reporter, $34.88/hour for a real-time capable court reporter, and $37.83/hour for a real-time certified court reporter. This position is covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and falls under the EEO job category of Administrative Support.

The general position summary involves providing verbatim reporting and transcribing of court proceedings, hearings, and conferences, both in person and remotely. The Court Reporter will also handle grand jury proceedings, termination of parental rights trials, and other hearings as assigned. This role requires working under the supervision of the Administrative District Judge or designee and includes travel throughout the surrounding counties.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include:

• Reporting verbatim proceedings of the District Court—whether trials, hearings, proceedings, or conferences—by shorthand, stenotype, or other methods;
• Reporting verbatim and transcribing grand jury proceedings, termination of parental rights trials, and other hearings as assigned;
• Transcribing proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court;
• Identifying participants by name to facilitate reporting and reading aloud statements of participants as requested during proceedings;
• Preparing and distributing transcripts and related documents;
• Reviewing transcripts for technical accuracy;
• Reviewing documents for compliance to standards set by Idaho Court rules;
• Performing transcribing of court and administrative proceedings on appeal to the District Court;
• Providing court reporter coverage for other judges as assigned by the Administrative District Judge;
• Serving on committees as needed and attending meetings and training as required;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The Idaho Courts reserve the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the major responsibilities of the position. The minimum qualifications include:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Graduation from an accredited school of reporting or associate degree in reporting and six months' experience in verbatim shorthand reporting and transcribing;
• Certification by the Idaho Certified Shorthand Reporters Board as a Certified Shorthand Reporter, or C.S.R.;
• Strong preference may be given to court reporters who are real-time capable or certified, are Registered Professional Reporters, and/or hold national certification.

Licensing: Pursuant to the Certified Shorthand Reporters Act, Idaho Code Section 54-3101, et seq., a district court reporter must be a certified shorthand reporter as defined in the act. If you are not certified in Idaho, you must contact the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licensing at www.ibol.idaho.gov to apply for certification. Court Reporters are not allowed to report court proceedings until they are certified in Idaho.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling;
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, citation formats, and requirements of the Idaho Court rules;
• Skill in organization to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations;
• Skill in working well under pressure;
• Skill in operating videoconferencing technology to support remote court proceedings;
• Ability to operate a personal computer with standard applications in a Windows environment;
• Ability to operate equipment in an office setting;
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner and promote harmonious working relationships with others including the general public;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional appearance, and demeanor at all times;
• Ability to be tactful and courteous when dealing with the public, some of whom may be irate or under stress;
• Ability to travel as required.

Special Requirements: This is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the supervising judge and that employment may not continue beyond the tenure of the incumbent judge. Court reporters serve under a strict code of confidentiality, are subject to assignment by the Administrative District Judge, and must comply with the Idaho Court rules. Court reporters retain transcript income at the statutory rate, which is currently $3.25/page, and may perform freelance work. The Idaho Courts reserve the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities. Court Reporters are required by Idaho Code 59-401 to take a one-time Oath of Office upon hire.

Pay & Benefits

Working for the courts includes benefits such as PERSI retirement, medical/dental insurance, and a wellness program. We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees.

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and high-deductible plan options
• Retirement security through PERSI one of the nation's top-rated public retirement systems, with additional deferred compensation options
• State provided basic life insurance with optional supplemental life insurance for employees and eligible family members
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided by the state to help protect your income
• Robust leave benefits including 11 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits to help cover healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee wellness programs and support resources to promote overall well-being including an Employee Assistance Program