Job Details for Official Court Reporter
| Court Name/Organization | Oklahoma Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma is seeking qualified applicants for the position of official court reporter. The District Court is comprised of 11 judicial officers, their staff, and a Clerk’s Office staff of 36 employees. Official court reporters are members of the clerk’s office and report directly to the clerk of court or designee. Whether launching or continuing a career in public service, this is a great place to work with competitive salaries and benefits and the opportunity to work with colleagues committed to fulfilling the important mission of administrating justice in an efficient and effective manner. |
| Location | Tulsa, OK |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 08/21/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CR Levels 1-5 |
| Salary | $94,510 - $113,411 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | FY # 25-06 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
An official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings, for the transcription of those proceedings upon request, and for filing required copies of transcripts with the clerk of court. Official court reporters must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the court reporter management plan for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Though official court reporters are often paired with one district judge, reporting resources are pooled and official court reporters are employed en banc throughout the district. This position currently reports directly to the chief deputy clerk.
Miscellaneous
An official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings, for the transcription of those proceedings upon request, and for filing required copies of transcripts with the clerk of court. Official court reporters must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the court reporter management plan for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Though official court reporters are often paired with one district judge, reporting resources are pooled and official court reporters are employed en banc throughout the district. This position currently reports directly to the chief deputy clerk.
Application Info
Qualified applicants should submit one PDF document that contains:
- A cover letter which addresses qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job duties;
- A current/detailed chronological resume;
- A photocopy of any Registered Professional Reporter Certificate, Registered Merit Reporter Certificate, and/or Certified Realtime Reporter Certificate;
- A list of three professional references including current contact information; and
- A completed and signed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Form AO-78). The Optional Background Information on Page 5 of the application is not required for this position.
The application packet must be submitted electronically, no exceptions, to okndhr@oknd.uscourts.gov. Questions can be directed to 918-699-4841.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview. Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant’s expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.