Court Reporter

Madera Superior Court; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement benefits

Health insurance premium contributions

Flexible hours 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Job summary

Madera County Superior Court is seeking a Court Reporter to record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings and prepare certified transcripts. The role includes real-time reporting capabilities and maintaining court records in electronic and paper formats.

Under supervision, you will read back to participants, prepare transcripts, and assist with daily reporting duties. Willingness to travel within Madera County and strict adherence to legal standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional court reporting is desirable.
• Requires completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
• Must possess California Certified Shorthand Reporter License or equivalent.
• Ability to travel to different sites within Madera County and sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Report and transcribe verbatim accounts of court proceedings in accordance with policies and standards.
• Read back all or portions of proceedings to courtroom participants as instructed by the judge.
• Prepare transcripts and review/certify transcripts.
• Maintain a variety of electronic and paper court records.
• Provide transcripts on request of parties or the court.
• Prepare daily transcripts as needed.
• Perform basic legal research to verify names, quotations, and details.
• Attend grand jury proceedings when directed or requested.

Skills

Verbatim court reporting

Stenographic equipment

Real-time reporting

Attention to detail

Reading back in court

Education

California Certified Shorthand Reporter License

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAT and Real-Time Reporting

Electronic/paper filing systems

Transcription software

Job description

SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF MADERA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXAMINATION

COURT REPORTER

Monthly Salary: $7,121 - $8,657*

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled

The Madera County Superior Court is offering a great career opportunity with a competitive benefits package:

• *Experienced Court Reporters are encouraged to apply. The Court Executive Officer may authorize hiring above the entry step of the salary range above, depending on a candidate’s years of qualifying experience.
• The Madera County Superior Court offers membership into CalPERS, and for ‘Classic Members’ a 2.7% at 55 retirement benefit formula is available for individuals who were in a reciprocal California Government Retirement System on or before 12/31/2012. ‘New Members’ will enjoy a 2% at 62 retirement benefit formula.
• Retirees from the Madera County Superior Court enjoy employer contributions towards health insurance premiums.
• Flex time available from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, record and transcribe verbatim stenographic accounts of court proceedings and prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises no supervision.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Reports and transcribes verbatim accounts of court proceedings in accordance with established policies, procedures, statutes, and standards.
• Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings to courtroom participants upon instruction from the judge, including to jurors during deliberation.
• Prepares transcripts; reviews and certifies transcripts of court proceedings.
• Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files of the court record.
• Provides transcripts on request of parties or the court.
• Prepares daily transcripts, as needed.
• Performs basic legal and other research to ensure appropriate case documentation of names, quotations, and similar information.
• Attends grand jury proceedings as directed and when requested by the foreperson, District Attorney or County Counsel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and rules relating to court reporting services.
• Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) and Real-Time Reporting.
• Legal, medical and other technical terminology utilized during the course of court proceedings.
• Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Courtroom procedures and protocol.
• Current trends, practices, and developments in court reporting technology.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment.
• Operate stenographic equipment.

• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Make a verbatim record of court proceedings often of a technical nature, and at a high rate of speed.
• Read back in open court and promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate.
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Respond timely and appropriately to inquiries and requests.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take on a variety of reporting assignments.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Madera Superior Court system.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationship with those contacted in the court of work.
• Adapt to changing court reporting technology, including but not limited to Real-time reporting.
• Travel to various court reporting assignments throughout Madera County based on the operational needs of the Superior Court.
• Store paperless court reporter notes to online depository.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES:

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Some professional court reporting experience is desirable.

Education: Requires equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations; ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to listen attentively to court proceedings for prolonged periods of time; ability to concentrate on court proceedings amid extraneous distractions. Must provide and maintain own reporting and transcription equipment.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Must possess a valid California Certified Shorthand Reporter License with identification number or Certified Court Reporter. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license or must be able to provide self-arranged transportation.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS:

The final candidate will be required to submit to Live Scan Fingerprinting as a condition of employment should an offer be made. In addition, the final candidate will be required to submit verification of identity, citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Benefits of employment with the Superior Court, County of Madera include 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year, 1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual); Appointed to a permanent position shall be granted 5 days credit for vacation following the completion of 6 calendar months of continuous paid full-time service and following the completion of 12 calendar months of continuous paid full-time service will be credited 5 additional vacation days, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (50 days max accrual); Membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to the provisions of California’s 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. For those individuals with current or prior CalPERS membership status or defined as a “classic member”, will be eligible for an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement formula; employee contributes 8%. Individuals with no current or prior CalPERS membership status and who are defined as “new members” or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula; employee contributes 7.75%. Superior Court participates in the CalPERS Health Benefit Program, and for certain selected health plans, the Superior Court pays 100% of the health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or family coverage.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

A qualifications appraisal for the purpose of appraising the candidate’s education, experience, and personal qualifications will be scheduled for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, and may be administered either by a written examination, oral interview, evaluation of education and experience, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Superior Court Human Resources Division to be appropriate. The Human Resources Division may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. The Superior Court Human Resources Division will make reasonable accommodations in the examination process for disabled applicants. Madera County Superior Court does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, sex, or age in any of its programs or activities.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you are a person with a disability and in need of accommodations during your interview, please contact our office at [phone].