Official Assignment Court Reporter
Superior Court of Orange County
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Job summary
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is accepting applications for the Official Assignment Court Reporter. This opportunity is open to newly licensed court reporters and provides a pathway toward advancement.
The position requires accurate verbatim recording of court proceedings and preparation of transcripts, with occasional in-courtroom reporting and out-of-court assignments as needed. Compensation is a flat rate with an anticipated starting rate of $58.19 per hour, plus a
Qualifications
- Passage of the State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) Examinations.
- Possession of a valid California CSR License.
Responsibilities
- Reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings.
- Prepares and certifies transcripts and reads report aloud in court when directed.
- Maintains court records and prepares daily transcripts as needed.
Job description
is now accepting applications for:
(Opportunity for newly licensed court reporters)
The deadline for applying for this recruitment is Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST
This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Official Assignment Court Reporter Flat Rate: $58.19
Anticipated Starting Rate: $58.19
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
Choice of five medical plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Vacation and sick leave packages
14 paid holidays per year
Educational & professional reimbursement
Optional deferred compensation program (457plan)
Hiring Incentive – up to $5,000
Supplemental Independent Transcript Income
This position is not eligible for teleworking opportunities.
The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.
Our court is recognized for innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.
Under general supervision, the Official Assignment Court Reporter, working on an intermittent basis, reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings. A stenographic record is defined as using the voice method or the machine method. The Official Assignment Court Reporter prepares and certifies transcripts, and, at the direction of the Court, reads the report aloud in court, in accordance with applicable code sections; and performs related tasks within the area of assignment.
The Official Assignment Court Reporter is distinguished from an Official Court Reporter in that the classification provides additional courtroom support from time to time on an as‑needed basis. Incumbents will be expected to gradually perform a broader range of duties with increasing responsibility and independence as experience is gained. An Official Assignment Court Reporter is expected to qualify for advancement to Official Court Reporter by the end of a fifty‑two (52) week probationary period. There is no permanent status in the Official Assignment Court Reporter classification. Upon advancement to Official Court Reporter, incumbents are placed on a six (6) month promotional probation period.
Duties for the classification may include, but are not limited to:
Assumes assignment responsibility to report accurate verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic equipment and/or Computer Aided Transcription (CAT); asks Judicial Officer for clarification of instructions, orders, or takes other actions to properly note the official court record; this function is usually performed in the courtroom; however, the needs of the court may require reporting to be done in judicial chambers, conference rooms, or, in rare circumstances, off‑site locations.
Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings.
Prepares transcripts; reviews and certifies transcripts of court proceedings.
Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files of the court record for which the court reporter is directly responsible; prepares daily transcripts as needed; and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by the court, pursuant to applicable codes.
Depending on assignment, ensures Realtime text provided is compatible with litigation support software.
Changes assignments on short notice or works temporarily on assignments at various Justice Centers.
Attends and participates in professional meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Court Reporting; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Passage of the State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) Examinations and possession of a valid California CSR License. With acceptable history with the CSR Board of California or the District Court of Appeal.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s license, or other court-approved method of transportation, may be required for field travel and assignments.
Candidates must provide Realtime transcription, including the ability to connect to any litigation support software, (e.g. LiveNote, CaseView, etc.).
(a) Possession of a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification.
(b) Broad reporting experience (e.g., preliminary hearings, civil trials, criminal trials, complex litigation, complex criminal proceedings, juvenile proceedings, appeal transcripts, special transcripts, etc.)
(c) Experience in preparing daily transcripts.
(d) Prepared transcripts for the District Court of Appeal or any other appellate courts.
(e) Registered Merit Reporter certification (RMR).
(f) Realtime Reporting certification (CRR).
(g) California Certificate in Realtime Reporting (CCRR)
(h) Certified Realtime Generalist (CRG)
(i) Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR)
(j) Certificate of Merit (CM)
(k) Realtime Verbatim Reporter (RVR)
A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.
Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/.
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.
Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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