Job Description

Job Details for Court Reporter

Court Name/Organization

Oklahoma Northern District Court

Overview of the Position

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Official Court Reporter. The District Court is comprised of 11 judicial officers, their staff, and a Clerk’s Office staff of 31 employees. Official Court Reporters are members of the Clerk’s Office and report directly to the Clerk of Court or designee. Whether launching or continuing a career in public service, this is a great place to work with competitive salaries and benefits and the opportunity to work with colleagues committed to fulfilling the important mission of administrating justice in an efficient and effective manner.

Location

Tulsa, OK

Opening and Closing Dates

04/27/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type

Permanent

Classification Level/Grade

CR Levels 1-5

Salary

$95,454 - $114,546

Announcement Number

FY # 26-06

Position Description

An Official Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings, for the transcription of those proceedings upon request, and for filing required copies of transcripts with the Clerk of Court. Official Court Reporters must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

Though Official Court Reporters are often paired with one district judge, reporting resources are pooled and Official Court Reporters are employed en banc throughout the district. This position currently reports directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk.

Official Court Reporters are paid an annual salary as below, depending on qualifications and experience, plus transcript fees established by the Judicial Conference.

• Level 1: $95,454 (starting salary), plus transcript fees
• Level 2: $100,227 (starting salary + 5%), plus transcript fees; requires merit certification*
• Level 3: $104,999 (starting salary + 10%), plus transcript fees; requires realtime certification**
• Level 4: $109,772 (starting salary + 15%), plus transcript fees; requires realtime certification and merit certification
• Level 5: $114,546 (starting salary + 20%), plus transcript fees; requires realtime certification, merit certification, and longevity; current Federal Judiciary Official Court Reporters hired before 10/11/09 only and transferring without a break in service from another federal court

• Merit Certification (RMR): Registered merit reporter certificate from NCRA

**Realtime Certification (CRR): Successful completion of a certified realtime examination by NCRA

Miscellaneous

An Official Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings, for the transcription of those proceedings upon request, and for filing required copies of transcripts with the Clerk of Court. Official Court Reporters must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

Though Official Court Reporters are often paired with one district judge, reporting resources are pooled and Official Court Reporters are employed en banc throughout the district. This position currently reports directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk.

Official Court Reporters are paid an annual salary as below, depending on qualifications and experience, plus transcript fees established by the Judicial Conference.

• Level 1: $95,454 (starting salary), plus transcript fees
• Level 2: $100,227 (starting salary + 5%), plus transcript fees; requires merit certification*
• Level 3: $104,999 (starting salary + 10%), plus transcript fees; requires realtime certification**
• Level 4: $109,772 (starting salary + 15%), plus transcript fees; requires realtime certification and merit certification
• Level 5: $114,546 (starting salary + 20%), plus transcript fees; requires realtime certification, merit certification, and longevity; current Federal Judiciary Official Court Reporters hired before 10/11/09 only and transferring without a break in service from another federal court

• Merit Certification (RMR): Registered merit reporter certificate from NCRA

**Realtime Certification (CRR): Successful completion of a certified realtime examination by NCRA

Application Info

Qualified applicants should submit one PDF document that contains:

• A cover letter which addresses qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job duties;

• A current/detailed chronological resume;

• A photocopy of any Registered Professional Reporter Certificate, Registered Merit Reporter Certificate, and/or Certified Realtime Reporter Certificate;

• A list of three professional references including current contact information; and

• A completed and signed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment ( Form AO-78 ). The Optional Background Information on Page 5 of the application is not required for this position.

The application packet must be submitted electronically , no exceptions, to okndhr@oknd.uscourts.gov . Questions can be directed to 918-699-4841.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview. Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant’s expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work at office, Relocation

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