LocationMoore County, NC; Hoke County, NC; Richmond County, NC; Montgomery County, NC; Randolph County, NC; Harnett County, NC; Lee County, NC; Scotland County, NC; Chatham County, NC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 2, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
Certification from NCRA as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or NVRA as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR)
Completion of a court reporting program approved by NCRA or NVRA and ten years of court reporting experience
Licensed as an official court reporter in another state and five years of court reporting experience
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Knowledge of court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations
Knowledge of legal and various specialized terminology
Knowledge of transcript format and style
Skill in transcribing notes rapidly and accurately
Skill in using court reporting hardware
Eligibility1
The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify
Skills
stenotype
voice-writing methods
court reporting hardware
Benefits
Travel reimbursement
Agency
Supreme Court
Division
Supreme Court 1
Job Classification Title
About the role
Official Court Reporter (S)
Position Number
60006453
Grade
30013214
About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina’s courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.
Description of Work
Salary Range: $56,631.00 - $99,783.00
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a qualified Court Reporter – Rover to record and transcribe verbatim, court trials, hearings, and conferences in Superior Court. Work originates from the need to make a true, complete, and accurate record of civil and criminal proceedings as required by law, to provide transcripts, as requested, and to certify to the record’s accuracy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Record proceedings of court trials, hearings, or conferences by stenotype, or voice-writing methods.
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Transcribe the proceedings into accurate transcripts for purposes of appeal or by order of the court.
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Read aloud, as required, statements of participants during court proceedings.
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Place identifying marks on supplemental materials for inclusion in the transcript.
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Assure evidence has been properly introduced and marked as exhibits.
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Take dictation of orders and findings of fact, creating documents necessary for a judge’s signature.
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Maintain file, notes, tapes and records of notes indexed to facilitate later reference and use.
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Proofread, edit, and certify transcripts.
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Respond to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners.
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Complete activity reports and travel reimbursement forms if applicable. Submit reports to the Administrative Office of the Courts and/or the court reporting manager in a timely manner.
The roving Court Reporter position reports directly to the Court Reporting Manager and is subject to various assignments in Judicial Districts as court coverage dictates. This position is primarily assigned to Moore County and surrounding areas.
Benefits
Roving Court Reporters receive standard travel reimbursement and are paid for transcripts in addition to base salary.
Requirements
Knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; court rules, regulations, procedures, and operations; legal and various specialized terminology; and transcript format and style.
Skill in: transcribing notes rapidly and accurately; and using court reporting hardware.
Supplemental and Contact Information
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Legal
All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links:
This position is primarily assigned to Moore County and the surrounding counties.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) as a Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR); or completion of a court reporting program approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NCRA) and ten years of court reporting experience; or licensed as an official court reporter in another state and five years of court reporting experience.
Attach cover letter and résumé.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.