The Second Judicial District, Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 9, seeks candidates for the position of part-time (.50 FTE, 20 hr/week) Official Court Reporter. Interested applicants will be presented to Judge Robert Repischak, Racine Branch 9 for consideration. This position is available until filled and will start as early as July 26, 2026
LOCATION: Racine, WI
SALARY: Competitive annual salary along with potential transcript income, and a limited State of Wisconsin benefits package.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Stenographer/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.
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter indicating your preference to be considered for a Stenographer or Voice Writer, your current resume, and list of references to:
Louis Moore
Second District Court Administrator
730 Wisconsin Ave Ste 275
Racine, WI 53403
Fax: (262) 636-3437
Email: louis.moore@wicourts.gov
Contact Louis Moore at (262) 636-3133 with questions.
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 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.
