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Court Reporter

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia • Full-time • Berkeley Springs, WV, US • $54.48k - $76.64k / year • 3m ago

Administrative Office of

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia

Position Announcement

27th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT – BERKELEY AND MORGAN COUNTIES

Employment Opportunity

Position open until filled

The Position

The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has a professional opportunity for one Court Reporter in the 27th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Berkeley and Morgan Counties, West Virginia that will be available in November of 2025. The position reports directly to Chief Judge Debra McLaughlin as part of the local judicial administrative staff.

COURT REPORTER

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education.

The 27th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Berkeley and Morgan Counties is now accepting resumes for the position of Court Reporter. This position works under direct supervision of Chief Judge Debra McLaughlin who sits primarily in Morgan County, West Virginia. Applicant must have excellent court reporting skills for reporting and transcribing jury trials, bench trials, hearings, and all other court proceedings. Must have State and/or National Certification or make satisfactory progress toward achieving certification. This is a salaried position. Hours are typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To apply, complete the Judiciary Application for Employment which can be found on the court's public website at www.courtswv.gov.

Send the completed application along with a letter of interest highlighting applicable experience, and a resume, including references to:

John Berkhouse

Court Reporter Coordinator

Circuit and Family Court Services

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Rm E-100

Charleston, WV 25305

john.berkhouse@courtswv.gov

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen: Successful candidates must submit to criminal background check and a drug screen.

Compensation and Benefits include:

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications,

· Medical Insurance,

· Optional Flexible Benefits Coverage (dental, vision, disability, and excess medical),

· Life insurance,

· Defined benefit pension plan,

· Section 457 deferred compensation plan, 12 paid holidays, and

· Annual and sick leave.

West Virginia Courts

West Virginia has a Unified Court System,under which all state courts, including the Intermediate Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, Magistrate Courts, and Family Courts, are supervised and administered by the Supreme Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Appeals and its Administrative Office are located in Charleston and housed in the State Capitol Complex. More information about West Virginia’s Courts can be found on our website at www.courtswv.gov.

Equal Opportunity in Employment

It is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. Further, it is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to maintain a professional workplace in which individuals are accorded respect, and an environment free of harassment, including verbal or physical conduct that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for any individual on any prohibited basis. As an employer with an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, the Court complies with government regulations and related Equal Employment Responsibilities where applicable.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,484.00 - $76,636.00 per year

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