Court Reporter - Superior Court of California

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for multiple full‑time Court Reporter positions. The court’s mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in continuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community.

Crystal Court Reporters report a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. They can work in varied departments, including but not limited to criminal, civil, and family law calendars, civil and criminal trials, and our juvenile department. The ideal candidate has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real‑time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certification and/or experience with real‑time reporting is highly desired. The Court offers a 10% differential for certified real‑time and a 5% differential for court‑certified real‑time.

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The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra‑help and regular classified vacancies.

• Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings.
• Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas, and sentences.
• Read aloud court reporting notes at the request of the Court.
• Certify the accuracy of court transcripts.
• Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California.

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures.
• Laws, regulations, and judicial procedures related to court reporting.
• Legal, medical, professional, and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting.
• Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross‑indexing.
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained.

• Transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings.
• Operate necessary court reporter equipment.
• Use standard office equipment, such as a personal or on‑line computer.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines, and coordinate multiple activities.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organize and maintain accurate files and records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply who currently possesses a California Shorthand Reporter license. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1,040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra‑help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation based solely on the candidates’ responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score on the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from…