Court Reporter, Scott County Honorable Paula Vraa at Minnesota Judicial Branch

DescriptionThe First Judicial District is hiring an Official Stenographic Court Reporter for the Honorable Paula Vraa. Judge Vraa is chambered in the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee -person or hybrid options will be considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 17 2025 and thereafter as received. This position is full or part time. The actual number of days per week will be established by the Judge and Court Reporter upon hire with an anticipated range of 2-5 days per week. Part time positions will be coordinated to achieve a full-time job share.Court Reporters have the opportunity to capture and preserve the court record while serving the public in a professional capacity through the administration of justice. The First Judicial District operates on a daily calendar system providing employees the opportunity to report many different types of court proceedings. While the majority of work will be performed in Scott County some travel throughout the First District will occur. The First District consists of seven southern metro counties including Carver Dakota Goodhue Le Sueur McLeod Scott and Sibley.The Minnesota Judicial Branch is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and optional benefits and paid vacation sick leave and holidays.Example of Duties:The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position:Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings.Read back testimony upon request.Prepare transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court State Statutes legal rules and policies.Maintain accurate and complete files and records.Maintain awareness of rules statues and policy changes.Serve as a confidential assistant to the appointing authority or Judge.Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the appointing authority or Judge.Travel throughout the District.Minimum Qualifications:Graduation from high school or equivalent; andGraduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years; orReceived a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA or an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States or another professional court reporter association; orHave been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two years and within one month of hire demonstrate accuracy alongside a stenographic court reporter; orObtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation must within one month of hire demonstrate accuracy alongside a stenographic court reporter.Ability to provide RealTime or a willingness to work towards providing RealTime of court proceedings is preferred.To Apply:Please apply for this position by clicking the Apply link at the bottom of this page. Cover letter and resume are required and must be uploaded/attached to your online application.This is an at-will position included in the Teamsters Court Reporter bargaining unit.All Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. Please contact Human Resources at with questions regarding this position. Key Skills Intelligence Targeting,Legal Drafting,Typing,Photography,Computer Networking,Interviewing,Signals Intelligence,AP Style,Research Experience,Journalism,Transcription,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1