ASSISTANT REPORTER OF DECISIONS - ALABAMA SUPREME COURT

June 20, 2025
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT REPORTER OF DECISIONS
LOCATION: ALABAMA SUPREME COURT, MONTGOMERY, AL
JOB INFORMATION:

The assistant reporter is a full-time employee expected to work in the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building in Montgomery and not remotely. Applications for this position will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

Duties include editing and proofreading; reading the advance sheets of the Southern Reporter (3d) to ensure that the headnotes accurately state the legal principles in the case and to ensure the accuracy of the reports of the opinions of the Alabama Supreme Court, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, and the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals for publication in the Alabama Reporter; drafting and editing amendments to various rules of procedure adopted by the Alabama Supreme Court; preparing the documentation for, and assisting in, releasing opinions of the Alabama appellate courts for publication in the official reports; and coordinating publication of the opinions of the appellate courts with the publisher of the official reports.

This is a confidential (non-merit) appointment. Confidential employees are exempt from merit system rules and regulations relating to appointment, tenure, and appeal. However, confidential employees are entitled to retirement and other fringe benefits available to merit system employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be members of the Alabama State Bar. An undergraduate or graduate degree in English would be helpful, but is not required, and experience in editing is preferred. The position requires knowledge of legal citation formats and strict attention to detail.

SALARY

The salary range will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include annual leave, sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume with references to Sean Blum, Office of Reporter of Decisions, Alabama Appellate Courts, Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building, 300 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104, or via e-mail to SupremeCourtHR@alappeals.gov. Selected applicants will be scheduled for interviews.

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