Court Reporter, Realtime Steno​/Voice Writing; Part-time

Description

The Fresno Superior Court is now hiring for Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters Realtime with little to no court reporting experience. Must have a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License. For more information, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./fresnosuperiorcourthr

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.

Hourly: $44.58 – $54.21 (depending on level and years of experience). Biweekly: $3,566 – $4,337. Monthly: $7,727 – $8,948 – $9,396. Annually: $92,726 – $107,370 – $112,757.

• $6,250 Hiring Bonus
• $5,625 bonus if retired from Fresno Superior Court
• Up to $54.21 per hour (depending on level/years’ experience)
• 6% differential for National Real-time Certification
• Additional 4% differential for Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)
• CSR License Renewal Reimbursement
• Free Onsite secured parking is provided
• $25 Monthly Reimbursement for Yes Law stipend

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

• Report accurately and verbatim all proceedings in all 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 codes, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, statutes and court standards and other legal and administrative requirements governing transcription of court proceedings;
• English language proficiency: 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, other court staff, and other entities in the scope of performing duties;
• Comprehend written information and material;
• 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, demonstrated by a 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 court staff;
• Record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy, including compliance with all applicable statutes, court rules, policies and procedures;
• Ability to 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 court reporting assignments throughout Fresno County based on the operational needs of the Superior Court.

• Sit at a desk and/or in front of a computer display terminal.
• Twist and bend neck.
• Repetitive hand movement while reporting courtroom proceedings with a steno machine.
• Push…