Court Reporter

Superior Court of California, County of Yolo; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of Yolo seeks Court Reporters to provide verbatim official records of court proceedings using stenography or voice writing. Position requires maintaining a shorthand reporter certificate and a valid CA driver's license.

You will attend court sessions, produce accurate transcripts, and provide readbacks on request, while operating stenograph or voice writing equipment and ensuring timely delivery of documents.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a Certified Shorthand Reporter certificate issued by the State of California or evidence of successful testing as required by Government Code § 69942.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
• Experience creating verbatim official records under high speed requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Attend court sessions and make verbatim official records with stenography or voice writing at high speed.
• Provide immediate readback of all or portions of the record on request.
• Prepare verbatim transcripts and certify accuracy; file official transcripts.
• Operate stenograph or voice writing equipment and related office devices.

Skills

Stenography

Voice writing

Readback

Court proceedings

Education

Shorthand Reporter Certificate

Tools

Stenograph machine

Voice writing equipment

Computer & printers

Job description

Court Reporters who perform real-time reporting services may be eligible for a pay differential, see benefits section.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to provide the verbatim official record of all testimony and activity in cases heard before the Superior Court and to perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This class is responsible for making verbatim official records of court proceedings using a stenograph machine or by voice writing and providing readback of all or portions of the record upon request.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents are prohibited from holding any outside employment which conflicts with providing the services required. Court Reporters and Voice Writers must provide and maintain their own reporting and transcription equipment. Per Government Code Section 69955, reporting notes shall be maintained by the court.

• Attends court sessions as assigned and makes verbatim official records of the proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed.
• Provides immediate readback of all or portions of the record upon request.
• Prepares, or has prepared verbatim transcripts of proceedings upon request; certifies the accuracy of the transcripts; files official transcripts.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, including stenograph machines and/or voice writing equipment, computer, printers and related equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Certification

Must possess and maintain a certificate as a Certified Shorthand Reporter through the use of stenography, voice writing, or both, issued by the State of California or evidence of successful testing in accordance with Government Code § 69942.

License

Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.

The ideal job applicant will possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed below and meet all minimum requirements.

Knowledge:

• California statutes relating to court reporting services.
• Legal, medical, and other technical terminology used during the course of court proceedings.
• Modern office methods and practices.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Current trends and developments in court reporting technology.

Skills and Abilities:

• Make a verbatim record of court proceedings using stenographic or voice writing equipment, including those required for death penalty proceedings, often of a technical nature, under conditions centering on controversy, and with tight deadlines.
• Immediately provide read back of all or portions of the record.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, professional staff, court staff, and the general public.
• Adapt to changing court reporting technology, including, but not limited to, real time reporting.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical requirements 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use dexterity and coordination utilizing hands to finger, handle or feel objects, use a computer keyboard, view a computer monitor, handle files, single pieces of paper, stacks of papers, and reference and other materials; reach with hands and arms; and stoop and kneel. Hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and to talk with individuals in person and by phone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and move from place to place within the office. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds and reach for items above and below desk level. Lifting objects weighing in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds will require team lifting. The noise and traffic levels in the work environment are similar to a busy business office.

Normal business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is FLSA non-exempt and overtime may occur occasionally.

Recruitment Process

To be considered for this position, job applicants are required to submit the following:

• Shorthand Reporter Certificate
• A transcript produced within the last twelve (12) months. Must be no longer than five (5) pages in length, with confidential information withheld

After submitting your application all subsequent communications will be via email. Please provide a valid email address on your application and add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails.

Human Resources will review completed applications. Applicants who are successful in the application screening phase will be contacted for an examination and/or structured oral interview.

An eligibility list may be developed and referred to for an undesignated period of time. The court reserves the right to re-recruit rather than select individuals from the eligibility list.

E-Verify: Yolo Superior Court is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.

Reference checks are required. Background checks and a drug screen are required after a job offer has been extended. At the time of appointment to a position, candidates are required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California.

For more information, contact a Human Resources representative at 530-406-6881.