Court Reporter

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Join our team to experience a great career opportunity with a competitive benefits package which currently includes the following:

• Hiring and Relocation Incentives*
  • Signing Bonus: $25,000
  • Annual Bonus
    • 12 months: $30,000
    • 24 months: $25,000
    • 36 months: $25,000
    • 48 months: $25,000
    • 60 months: $25,000
    • 72 months: $25,000
  • Relocation Incentives
    • California CSR Test up to $400 and Travel Reimbursement up to $1,000
    • Up to $25,000 to relocate (min. distance 150-mile radius).
  • Referral Bonus
    • $1,000 per referral
  • Technology Stipend
    • $2,000 lump sum
    • Subject to terms and conditions outlined in applicable MOU available upon request.
  About The Position

  Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, take verbatim notes at court hearings, trials and other proceedings; transcribe stenographic notes to produce transcripts of courtroom activities.

  Government Code Requirements (for Court Reporters hired after July 2014)
  • 69950
  • The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.
  • The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.
  • A trial court practice and policy as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page shall not be unilaterally changed by a trial court.
  Minimum Qualifications ;
  Licenses;
  
  Special Requirements
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: requirements to become a Certified Shorthand Reporter.
  • A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.
  • Must be a Certified Shorthand Reporter (C.S.R.) in the state of California.
  Knowledge Of
  • Legal and medical terminology.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Courtroom proceedings and activities in civil and criminal cases.
  • Operation of office and computerized stenographic equipment relating to court reporting.
  Ability To
  • Attend court hearings, trials and other proceedings to take stenographic notes.
  • Take verbatim notes of verbal communication in the courtroom.
  • Accurately transcribe stenographic notes and prepare transcripts on computerized stenographic equipment.
  • Read, review, edit and correct written materials.
  • Take stenographic notes of multi-voice legal proceedings at the rate of 200 words per minute.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Maintain up-to-date reference materials regarding court reporting.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Attend court proceedings at various locations.
  Additional Information

  Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.

  Status Notifications

  You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through  Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with  and  If your information changes, please update your profile at

  Reasonable Accommodations

  The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at  or  if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests a minimum five days' notice of special needs to arrange a reasonable accommodation.

  Compensation and Benefits

  Pay Practices:
  This is a non-exempt hourly position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both Court and Employee.

  Leave Provisions:
  Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on maximum of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours.

  Vacation Time Accrual
  • From date of hire to 60 months (5 years) accrual rate is at .038462 per hour worked and equivalent to 10 days per year.
  • 60 months to 120 months (5 to 10 years) accrual rate is at .057690 per hour worked and equivalent to 15 days per year.
  • 120 months to 180 months (10 to 15 years) accrual rate is at .069230 per hour worked and equivalent to 18 days per year.
  • 180 months to 240 (15 to 20 years) accrual rate is at .080760 per hour worked and equivalent to 21 days per year.
  • Over 240 months (20 years +) accrual rate is at .088460 per hour worked and equivalent to 23 days per year. This bracket is capped off…