Court Reporter (Stenographer or Voice Writer)

Salary : $91,353.60 - $120,307.20 Annually

Location : Auburn / Roseville, CA

Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time / Pro Tem

Department : Operations

Division : MC - Court Reporters

Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Recruitment Information : Candidates will be review as applications are received.

Job Summary

The Court Reporter plays a vital part in the judicial process. Accuracy is imperative, as transcripts produced by court reporters are utilized as the official record, by court users and justice partners alike. As a Court Reporter with Placer Superior Court, you will be part of a fantastic team of reporters and enjoy competitive pay, in addition to Real Time and CART differential pay, as well as amazing benefits. Check out our COURT REPORTER VIDEO to learn more!

• Signing bonus of $10,000 for Full-Time - paid 50% at hire, 25% after successful completion of probation, and 25% after successful completion of two years of employment.
• Signing bonus of $5,000 for Part-Time - paid 50% at hire, 25% after successful completion of probation, and 25% after successful completion of two years of employment.
• Pro Tem not eligible for the Signing bonus.

Under general supervision, the court reporter records and transcribes verbatim official records and proceedings of all testimony and activity in cases heard before the Superior Court, utilizes the real-time program and transcribes pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification are responsible for making verbatim official records of court proceedings in machine shorthand and providing read back of all or portions of the record upon request.

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

JUDGMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY

Court Reporters are subject matter experts and are assigned responsibilities at the journey level; possess specialized knowledge, skills, and experience and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties. Incumbents report to a Unit Manager. Work assignments are typically assigned by the Unit Manager or a Senior Court Clerk or similar classification.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge Of :

Ability To :

Qualifications

Possession of a valid certification by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs as a Certified Shorthand Reporter. License must be in good standing and fees must be current at all times. Must provide copy of current license to Court Reporter Supervisor each time it is renewed.

Prior experience in a courtroom as a certified court reporter is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions :

Job duties are generally performed in an indoor office setting with environmental controls. Assigned work is performed in a standard courtroom setting. Assigned incumbents are expected to work inside buildings, alone, or closely with others. Routine noises and noise levels occur within the work environment. This classification may be required to drive to other Placer Superior Court locations and may opt to be cross assigned to other Superior Court locations throughout California.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal business hours : 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may occur on an occasional basis.

The Placer County Superior Court values its employees and offers full-time employees the following benefits (part-time employees will be pro-rated according to FTE, where applicable) :

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Certification Statement : By completing this application and supplemental questionnaire, I hereby attest that all information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my employers to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts may subject me to actions including removal from this examination and dismissal during any period of Superior Court employment. Do you agree with this certification statement?

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Do you possess a current and valid certication from the State of California Certified as a Certified Shorthand Reporter?

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Please indicate the job type(s) for which you would like to be considered.

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