Official Court Reporter - S/V or Digital - Milwaukee Br 20

IntroductionThe Honorable Judge Joseph R. Wall, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 20, seeks candidates for the position of full-time Official Court Reporter. This position is available starting May 31, 2026.Position SummaryLOCATION: Milwaukee, WISALARY: Competitive annual salary in the range of $52,124 to $72,259 along with potential transcript income and a State of Wisconsin benefits package. Salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.QualificationsStenographer/Voice Writer Court Reporter Requirements: Candidates must meet one of three minimum professional standards to be considered eligible for hire: (1) Graduation from a court reporting school approved by either the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA), or (2) Successful completion of the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) examination administered by the NCRA, or (3) Successful completion of the Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) examination administered by the NVRA.Digital Court Reporter Requirements: (1) Training and/or experience in legal terminology and procedures; (2) Courses and/or experience in legal/court administrative and recordkeeping practices (paralegal, legal secretary); (3) Demonstrated English grammar, spelling, composition and punctuation skills; (4) Experience in a court or legal setting; (5) Ability to operate digital audio recording equipment, produce a recording suitable for transcription and transcribe the record. Preferred: (1) Certified Electronic Reporter and Transcriber certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (or equivalent); (2) Work experience as a digital court reporter.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employment will require a criminal background check. The Wisconsin Court System does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.How To ApplyTO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter indicating your preference to be considered for a Stenographer, Voice Writer or Digital Court Reporter, your current resume, and list of references to:Tracy KlappenbachManager of Court Reporting Services901 N 9th St Rm 609Milwaukee, WIEmail: Tracy.Klappenbach@wicourts.govContact Tracy Klappenbach, Manager of Court Reporting Services, at (414) 278-3995 with questions.Deadline to ApplyIn order to be assured consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM on May 26, 2026. The Wisconsin Court System will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants who request them. For additional information on the courts system visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.Notice: Upon request, all prospective employees can obtain a copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.