Job Details for Court Reporter
| Court Name/Organization | New York Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the District of New York is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Official Court Reporter in Albany, New York. Court Reporters are employed en banc. The incumbent performs court reporting services for all judicial proceedings and produces transcripts. Travel may also be necessary within the Northern District to record proceedings. This position reports to the Clerk of Court or designee. |
| Location | Albany, NY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/14/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | Level 1 - Level 4 |
| Salary | $98,479 - $113,251 |
| Announcement Number | 26-DC-04 |
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Position Description
Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Attend and record verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means court sessions; read back portions of court record as required.
- Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties.
- Provide transcripts to the court and/or chambers upon request, without charge.
- Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings.
- Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.
Miscellaneous
Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Attend and record verbatim by shorthand or mechanical means court sessions; read back portions of court record as required.
- Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties.
- Provide transcripts to the court and/or chambers upon request, without charge.
- Promptly certify and file all original shorthand notes and other original records of proceedings.
- Perform such administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.