Job Description
Salary: $33.65 - $49.74 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 31820
Department: Justice Court - Las Vegas
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 250
ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Justice Court - Las Vegas is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Court Reporter position. Court Reporters are responsible for providing accurate verbatim reporting of court hearings, proceedings and actions; transcribes verbatim court proceedings into printed form and associated notes which include civil and criminal matters. Reporters are responsible for providing accurate real-time reporting services to judicial officers, preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statues, and provide read back upon request.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of full-time experience in preparing verbatim transcriptions from recording devices OR four (4) years of recording court proceedings and transcribing such proceedings in real time in a court setting. College level course work in paralegal studies, secretarial, or office administrative subjects is desired. May be required to provide own recording/transcribing equipment. Experience providing Real-time Reporting and Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) capability is preferred.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written
in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Licensing/Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions at the time of appointment. As stated in NRS 656.145, must possess a valid Certified Court Reporter Certification issued by the Nevada State Board of Certified Court Reporters.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Stenographically or by use of voice writing equipment, reports verbatim all court proceedings by use of Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment and software and may request clarification from judicial officers and other speakers when necessary to ensure accuracy.
- Sets up and operates audio/video equipment to record all official activities of the court to which assigned; repeats sections of recordings for the judge or jury as requested.
- Maintains automated or hand-prepared logs of proceedings and actions; correlates such logged information with recorded data and makes notations of witness or participant behavior, session times, etc. to augment the record.
- Transcribes court proceedings to printed format, using word processing and appropriate transcription apparatus.
- Ensures that motions, decisions, and all actions are accurately documented.
- Ensures that proper authorization is received for transcription requests.
- Proofreads transcribed materials for accuracy.
- Maintains records of work performed.
- May be required to change assignments on short notice or work temporary assignments in other court departments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- AD&D - Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
The following questions 1-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.)
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College (1-29 semester credits)
- Some College (30-59 semester credits)
- Some College (60-89 semester credits)
- Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing verbatim transcriptions from recording devices.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience recording court proceedings and transcribing such proceedings in real time in a court setting.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 6 to 7 years
- More than 7 years
05
Do you currently have a valid Certified Court Reporter Certification issued by the Nevada State Board of Certified Court Reporters?
06
If you indicated "Yes" in question 5 that you have a valid Certified Court Reporter Certification issued by the Nevada State Board of Certified Court Reporters. Please provide the following information:
Certification or License:
Certification or License Number:
Expiration Date:
07
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
08
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
- I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience proofreading transcribed materials for accuracy.
- No Experience
- Less than 12 months
- 12 to 23 months
- 24 to 35 months
- 36 to 47 months
- More than 48 months
10
Indicate your full-time professional experience operating computers and/or Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment and software to perform office tasks.
- No Experience
- Less than 12 months
- 12 to 23 months
- 24 to 35 months
- 36 to 47 months
- More than 48 months
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to inquiries and providing information to judicial officers and the public regarding court proceedings.
- No Experience
- Less than 12 months
- 12 to 23 months
- 24 to 35 months
- 36 to 47 months
- More than 48 months
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience managing transcription deadlines, including prioritizing assignments, ensuring timely completion of verbatim transcripts, and maintaining accuracy under time sensitive conditions.
- No Experience
- Less than 12 months
- 12 to 23 months
- 24 to 35 months
- 36 to 47 months
- More than 48 months
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a confidential environment or with confidential material or information.
- No Experience
- Less than 12 months
- 12 to 23 months
- 24 to 35 months
- 36 to 47 months
- More than 48 months
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience reporting from audio/video equipment to printed format.
- No Experience
- Less than 12 months
- 12 to 23 months
- 24 to 35 months
- 36 to 47 months
- More than 48 months
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing office support to a court/legal office or similar environment.
- No Experience
- Less than 12 months
- 12 to 23 months
- 24 to 35 months
- 36 to 47 months
- More than 48 months
16
Indicate which of the following public sector departments you have experience working in (select all that apply).
- Administrative Services
- Assessor's Office
- Building
- Business License
- Child Support Agency
- Clerk's Office
- Comprehensive Planning
- Constables
- Coroner
- County Manager/Commission Division
- Department of Environment & Sustainability
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- District Attorney
- District Court
- Elections
- Family Services
- Finance
- Fire Department
- Fire Prevention
- Homeland Security
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Juvenile Justice
- Justice Court
- Marriage Bureau
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Administrator
- Public Defender
- Public Guardian
- Public Works
- Real Property Management
- Recorder's Office
- Social Service
- Special Public Defender
- State Welfare
- Treasurer
- Other
- N/A
Required Question
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Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, H1b, Work at office, Flexible hours