Court Reporter (Per Diem) - Real-Time Transcripts

Alameda County Superior Court; California (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is recruiting for the position of Court Reporter (Per Diem). Under direction, stenotypes a verbatim record of court proceedings; to read notes as requested; to prepare transcripts; and to perform other related duties as assigned.

The role requires licensure as a Certified Shorthand Reporter and the ability to produce accurate transcripts within statutory timeframes, with real-time CAT capabilities and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• possess a current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Department of Consumers Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board by the time of hire.
• knowledge of basic legal, medical and other terminology required for court proceedings; courtroom procedures and protocol; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; transcript production procedures and practices; and personal CAT system.
• ability to write shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy; work independently; plan and organize work to meet deadlines; prepare and deliver transcripts within statutory timeframes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, staff, attorneys and the public.

Responsibilities

• Reports verbatim proceedings using stenographic equipment or CAT with Real-time capability.
• Reads back official court record upon request.
• Meets transcription deadlines and prepares certified transcripts on request.
• Maintains an accurate record of daily proceedings and stores notes per policy.
• May provide secretarial support and prepare judicial documents upon request.
• May provide court reporter services in other courtrooms as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Shorthand 200 wpm

CAT system

Transcript production

Time management

Legal terminology

Education

Certified Shorthand Reporter license (CSRB)

Tools

CAT equipment

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is recruiting for the position of Court Reporter (Per Diem). Under direction, stenotypes a verbatim record of court proceedings; to read notes as requested; to prepare transcripts; and to perform other related duties as assigned.

The role requires licensure as a Certified Shorthand Reporter and the ability to produce accurate transcripts within statutory timeframes, with real-time CAT capabilities and strong attention to detail.