Division of Workers’ Compensation
Court Reporter – St. Louis
Annual Salary: $61,219
Why you will love this position:
The Division provides services to those who have been injured on the job or exposed to occupational disease arising out of and in the course of employment.
What you will do:
- Report and transcribe formal administrative hearings both in St. Louis and outer offices such as Hannibal or St. Charles. This will also include the coordination of virtual hearings through Webex.
- Take verbatim notes of testimony in administrative proceedings using either the method of stenotype or voice writing.
- Electronically mark any exhibits introduced into evidence for identification purposes and incorporate exhibits into prepared transcripts.
- Utilize a computer-aided transcription system in preparation of the verbatim record.
- Maintain statistics and records concerning hearings and transcript production.
- Answer the phone, proofread awards, update Judges’ weekly statistical report, attend mandatory and LinkedIn Learning training, back up files and extra clerical duties, as assigned.
All you need for success:
Qualifications
- Current certification as a court reporter
Desired Attributes
- Experience in taking verbatim notes at hearings using either stenotype or voice writing and transcribing the hearing using computer-aided transcription equipment is preferred.
- Experience in transcribing medical testimony.
- Thorough knowledge of courtroom procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Intermediate knowledge of courtroom procedures.
- Intermediate knowledge of Missouri Supreme Court Rules on preparation of transcripts.
- Intermediate knowledge of office management and recordkeeping procedures.
- Intermediate knowledge of legal terminology, medical terminology, grammatical construction, punctuation and spelling.
- Ability to work under courtroom pressure for long periods of time without rest.
- Ability to fully utilize a computer-aided transcription system.
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position, please contact: Karla Boresi at Karla.Boresi@labor.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.