You are here

Employment: Clerk's Office

Currently Open: All | Clerks Office | Chambers | Pretrial |Probation

The position is a full-time appointment with the Eastern District of Missouri. Official Court Reporters are responsible for the verbatim reporting of both civil and criminal proceedings held before the United States District Judges, and as directed for proceedings before Magistrate Judges, and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. All proceedings shall be reported using electronic machine shorthand equipment that produces an electronic storage media capable of translation and printing by computer-assisted transcription equipment. All court reporters shall be required to record via electronic sound recording equipment (magnetic/digital) all proceedings in this District and shall maintain the electronic media in their custody until separation from duty.

Official Court Reporters provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all prepared transcripts concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties. Fees for transcripts sold to private parties are established by the Judicial Conference and are retained by the Official Court Reporter.

Although this position is based in St. Louis, all Court Reporters are expected to serve all judges of the court and travel to Cape Girardeau and Hannibal Divisional courthouses on occasion is required. Court Reporters serve under the appointing authority of the Clerk of Court, are guided by and responsible for following policies and administrative procedures contained in the Court Reporter Management Plan for the Eastern District of Missouri, and the personnel policies applicable to the employees of the Clerk of Court. Court Reporters are expected to do all other duties as assigned.

Agency: Clerks Office
Until Filled

The position is located in the District Court headquarters office in St. Louis, MO. This position is a shared position between the Procurement and Finance department which requires the incumbent to provide back-up coverage to multiple positions within each department. This position provides support to the District Court Clerk’s Office, Chambers, Probation and Pretrial Services agencies.

The Procurement & Finance Specialist will assist in the preparation and negotiation of specifications, solicitations, purchase orders, and terms of agreement. In conjunction with the supervisor(s), incumbents conduct in-depth research, analyze options, and communicate the results on matters that take into consideration finance, procurement and facility/building issues. Procurement & Finance Specialists implement, coordinate, monitor, and improve space and facilities and conduct activities that support the functioning of the court. Incumbents ensure adequate supplies, working equipment, and a safe and clean working environment. This position will also perform accounting and financial activities and ensure the accountability of funds collected, deposited, distributed, and disbursed. Procurement & Finance Specialists ensure accuracy and completeness of data, quality of service, and compliance with internal controls, government requirements, regulations, and policies, while preventing legal or personal liability against the court unit executive, and the employee. Assess requests for goods and services, ensuring they are allowable under limitations, restrictions, and policies. Verify that accounts have funds available for items being purchased.

Agency: Clerks Office
Until Filled