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Job Details for Official Court Reporter

Court Name/Organization Georgia Northern District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has an opening for an official court reporter in the exciting and growing city of Atlanta, GA. Travel to other locations within the district may be required on occasion. Official court reporters are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan of this court.
Location Atlanta, GA
Opening and Closing Dates 01/23/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade Level 1-4
Salary $100,942 - $116,083
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/employment
Announcement Number 26-12
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

The official court reporter is responsible for reporting verbatim testimony of court proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or order. The position requires the ability to read back any or all of the court record, to work well under pressure, and to timely produce transcripts of court proceedings consistent with the fee schedule of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications:

  1. At least one year of prime court reporting experience as a freelance or in-court reporter (or a combination of the two);
  2. Qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination; and
  3. Skilled in the use of Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment.

General Experience

Mandatory Qualifications:

  1. At least one year of prime court reporting experience as a freelance or in-court reporter (or a combination of the two);
  2. Qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination; and
  3. Skilled in the use of Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment.

Specialized Experience

Preference will be given to Registered Merit Reporters (RMR), Certified Realtime Reporters (CRR), and those with an equivalent certification.

Employee Benefits

  • Accrual of paid vacation and sick leave days, based on length of service
  • 11 paid holidays during the year
  • Pre-tax benefit programs (health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; parking, reimbursement)
  • Available group life insurance
  • Telework (for qualified employees)
  • Public transportation subsidy
  • Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (with employer matching a percentage of employee’s contribution)

Salary
Salary is commensurate with skills certifications as outlined below.The appointee shall receive the salary for court reporters set by the Judicial Conference of the United States, plus authorized transcript fees.

  • CR Level 1 Starting Salary $100,942 per annum
  • CR Level 2 Merit Certification $105,989 per annum
  • CR Level 3 Realtime Certification $111,036 per annum
  • CR Level 4 Merit and Realtime Certification $116,083 per annum

Miscellaneous

The official court reporter is responsible for reporting verbatim testimony of court proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or order. The position requires the ability to read back any or all of the court record, to work well under pressure, and to timely produce transcripts of court proceedings consistent with the fee schedule of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan.

Application Info

To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit:

  1. Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Form AO 78)
  2. Cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience
  3. Chronological resume including education, employment, and salary history

Submit your completed package as a single PDF electronically to: HR_GAND@gand.uscourts.gov or via mail to:

United States District Court
Attn: Human Resources Manager, Vacancy #26-12
75 Ted Turner Drive, SW
Room 2013
Atlanta, GA 30303-3338

All applicants will be screened, and only the best qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.