Court Reporter

State of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

$77,143 - $87,244 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Compensation

$77,143-$87,244/year

Job Description

Department

Judiciary Department

Division

Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry

Salary

$77,143.00 - $87,244.00

Job Profile

JC-00443300-72 - Court Reporter

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Opening Date

December 14, 2025

Closing Date

December 13, 2026

Job Requisition Number

JR100086 COURT REPORTER (Open Date: 12/14/2025)

Pay Grade

U00128 A

Classification

Court Reporter

Class Definition

Duties/Job Responsibilities:

The Court Reporter shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles of court stenography, as well as a thorough knowledge of punctuation, grammar, spelling, medical and legal terminology; the ability to take dictation at the rate of a minimum of 225 words per minute, type 70 words per minute; apply verbatim reporting skills in the courtroom setting, and the ability to prepare in proper form all transcripts that are ordered; maintain accurate files and records of work in progress, work completed, and other notes subject to later transcription. Must adapt to the Case CATalyst, computer-aided transcription system used by the Superior Court. Although not required, RPR certificate is a plus.

Required Experience:

Graduation from a college of recognized standing or accredited business school or private course of study specializing in stenographic reporting; experience such as may have been gained through employment as a court stenographer in any other comparable jurisdiction; or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above.

Supplemental Information

Monday through Friday; 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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This job at State of Rhode Island is located in Providence, RI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $77,143 and $87,244 per year.

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State of Rhode Island lists this role as a Full-time position.

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