Hybrid Court Reporter & Verbatim Transcript Specialist

California Department of Industrial Relations; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations is hiring a Hearing Reporter in Salinas, CA. Under direction, you will take verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, and trials, and prepare transcripts using computer-aided transcription and word processing software.

The role supports Workers' Compensation Judges and DIR in adjudication and administrative matters. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires the ability to sit for long periods, handle stenotype equipment, and

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year of experience taking and transcribing verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, proceedings, trials, and other formal meetings in shorthand or machine shorthand writing; or
• Possession of a State of California License as a Certified Shorthand Reporter; or
• Possession of a Certificate of Proficiency or a Certificate of Merit issued by the NSRA. [Completion of 18 months of full-time study at a school specializing in Hearing Reporter training may be substituted for not more than half of the required experience under Pattern 1.]

Responsibilities

• Take verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, trials, and other formal meetings in machine shorthand.
• Prepare verbatim transcripts and other documents using computer‑aided transcription and word processing software.
• Enter statistical data in data management programs and handle related clerical tasks.

Education

High school diploma

California Certified Shorthand Reporter license

NSRA Certificate (National Shorthand Reporters’ Association)

Job description

The California Department of Industrial Relations is hiring a Hearing Reporter in Salinas, CA. Under direction, you will take verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, and trials, and prepare transcripts using computer-aided transcription and word processing software.

The role supports Workers' Compensation Judges and DIR in adjudication and administrative matters. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires the ability to sit for long periods, handle stenotype equipment, and