Court Reporter, Realtime Steno​/Voice Writing

Description

The Fresno Superior Court is now hiring for Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters Realtime with little or no court reporting experience.

Below is the link with information on becoming a Voice Writer and Steno Court Reporter:

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./fresnosuperiorcourthr

• $11,000 Hiring Bonus
• Salary up to $52.88/hr or $109,990/yr (depending on level/years’ experience)
• 10% differential for National Real-time certification
• 6% differential Local Real-time (in‑house testing offered quarterly)
• 2025‑2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement
• Free onsite secured parking is provided
• $25 Monthly Reimbursement for Yes Law stipend

All application materials must be received in Neo Gov to be considered for review. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. A resume is required but will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.

Under general supervision, reports verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court hearings, utilizes the real-time programalways transcribes analysdesired transcripts pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies.

Court reporters are assigned to courtrooms, use stenographic or voice writing equipment to make a verbatim record of court proceedings, including objections, rulings, arraignments, pleas, sentences, arguments of counsel, jury instructions, and perform other required duties.

• Report accurately and verbatim all proceedings in assigned sessions.
• Provide real-time reporting.
• Read back testimony as requested during court proceedings.
• Prepare and certify official court transcripts of proceedings in accordance with applicable codes, statutes, rules, regulations and policies.
• Maintain reporter notes and transcript files in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Possession of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the state of California.
• Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License or ability to travel between court locations.
• Knowledge and ability to use real-time transcription computer hardware and software, including Computer Aided Transcription (CAT), to provide real-time transcription services.
• No minimum experience required.

• Policies, procedures, statutes and court standards and other legal and administrative requirements governing transcription of court proceedings.
• English language: spelling, grammar, punctuation, legal terminology, medical and other technical terminology required for court proceedings.
• Courtroom procedures and protocol.
• Electronic equipment necessary to complete court transcripts and fundamental knowledge of office equipment including office phones, copiers, and printers.

• Strong oral and written expression to communicate with judicial officers, attorneys, anao other court staff.
• Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Coordinate movements of the fingers of both hands.
• Make fast and simple repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and wrists.
• Recall information such as words, numbers, and sources.
• Provide transcription of court proceedings.
• Flexibility, willingness to take on a variety of reporting assignments.
• See typed information at close range.
• Transcribe verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court proceedings and provide real-time reporting.
• Coordinate work processes and results with others including attorneys, judicial officers, court administrators and other staff.
• Record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy, complying with all applicable statutes, court rules, policies and procedures.
• Perform duties on site and in any courtroom as assigned.
• Operate necessary equipment such as a stenotype machine or a stenomask.
• Hear acuity to detect loud voices and soft whispers.
• Verbally comprehend and retain court proceedings.
• Travel independently to various…