Court Reporter - Superior Court of California
Any Sonoma County Court Facilities, CA
About the Job
Position Summary
- Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma
Invites applications for the position of:
Official Superior Court Reporter
Salary - flat rate:
- Court Reporter - $53.66
- Court Reporter - Real Time/CART $56.91 (rate includes 3% temporary premium)
- Court Reporter - National Certification $57.93
Hiring Bonus! $15,000 upon hire; $5,000 after first anniversary, $5,000 after second anniversary and $5,000 after third anniversary.
Definition
Under general direction, a Court Reporter serves as an official reporter to the Superior Court Department where the reporter is assigned.Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class accurately record and produce the official verbatim record of all testimony and proceedings, including transcripts, in cases heard before the Superior Court and other agencies as directed. Reporters provide their own equipment and supplies; maintain their own records and tapes; and are paid separately for transcripts. Those who are designated in a Real Time/CART role provide real-time services, as requested.
Typical Duties
- Attends sessions of the Superior Court as assigned and makes an official verbatim record of the proceedings in machine shorthand; provides read back of all or portions of the record instantaneously, to judges, counsel, witnesses and jurors during court proceedings, to judges in chambers, and to jurors during deliberations.
- Prepares a timely typewritten transcript of all or part of the court record upon proper request of the parties or order of the Court in the format prescribed by the Court and statute; and certifies final transcript. Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours.
- Ensures that notes, files and records are boxed and labeled for safe storage and preservation as official records of the Court in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 69955, and other related statutes.
- Provides CART and Real-Time services as directed, if applicable.
- Performs basic legal and office file research to ensure appropriate cases documentation of names, quotations, and similar information; maintains records and prepares basic reports related to work performed.
- Performs additional duties as directed by Court Management, including providing back-up reporter coverage for other judicial officers as directed.
- Attends sessions of the Superior Court as assigned and makes an official verbatim record of the proceedings in machine shorthand; provides read back of all or portions of the record instantaneously, to judges, counsel, witnesses and jurors during court proceedings, to judges in chambers, and to jurors during deliberations.
Qualifications
- Any combination of education, vocational training, or work experience which provides the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed above.
- Must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter.
To qualify for the Real Time/CART role:
- Must pass the Court's real-time proficiency assessment.
To qualify for the National Certification role:
- Must hold a National Court Reporters Association's Certified Real Time Reporter (CCR) certification issued by the National Court Reporter's Association (NCRA).
THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF:
- California statutes relating to court reporting services; legal, medical and other technical terminology utilized during the course of court proceedings.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation; current trends, practices and developments in court reporting technology.
- Use, adjustment and minor maintenance of stenographic and similar equipment related to work.
Process to Apply
PROCESS TO APPLY:
Please apply online at: http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/info/jobs
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire screening and a panel interview process.
Please list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position.
Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, and knowledge and abilities which relate to the position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be invited to an interview.
The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is committed to creating a diverse environment and an open, inclusive culture free from bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Accommodation:
Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing humanresources@sonomacourt.org upon submittal of application.
Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, including verification of prior employment, and the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Please be advised that finalist(s) must be fingerprinted for criminal record check purposes and that continued employment is contingent upon information received in the report. Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Retirement Plan:
- Tax deferred contributory system under the County Retirement Act of 1937. This is a defined benefit plan fully integrated with Social Security.
- Employee may elect to make additional contributions into a separate 457 Deferred Compensation Account up to the IRS annual maximum.
Standard Benefits:
- Vision, Dental and Medical Plans: choice of three health plans. The Court's current contribution is approximately 85% of the premium for the health plan selected. Vision: Employer pays 100%. Dental: 85% employer paid.
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
- Basic Life Insurance - $15,000.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid holidays plus miscellaneous floating holiday hours.
- Vacation and sick day benefits.
- 01Please list any state licenses, court reporting certifications, and/or National Court Reporters Association certifications that you currently hold. Do not use abbreviations. Please include the respective license numbers and year in which you were licensed.02Do you possess a paperless writer equipped with two forms of memory backup?03Are you Realtime Capable? If so, describe the type of proceedings in which you have provided Realtime feed and how often you have provided Realtime Reporting in the last 12 months.
Required Question