Court Reporter - Part-time

Overview

SALARY
: $43.27 - $50.09 hourly

CLOSING DATE
:
Continuous Recruitment

HIRING INCENTIVE
: $5,000.00 Total,
* $2500.00 upon hire (paid with first full pay period)
*$2500.00 upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period

Under the general direction of the Assistant Court Executive Officer, is responsible for specialized clerical level records and transcribes verbatim stenographic accounts or voice writing system of official court proceedings as they are actually taking place within the courtroom.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
:
The Court Reporter is a part-time, at-will, FLSA non-exempt position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
:
Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

• Maintains case files, reports and materials;
• Capable of performing instantaneous “Real Time” capabilities in the courtroom;
• Able to read back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judge;
• Use of stenographic equipment or voice write a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings;
• Prepares printed or magnetic media transcripts; reviews and certifies printed transcripts of court proceedings;
• Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files of the court record for which the reporter is directly responsible;
• Prepares daily transcripts as needed and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by order of the court;
• Researches records for information requested;
• Uses general office equipment; and
• Performs related work as required.

• Public information and communication techniques; and
• General clerical office procedures, including typing and record keeping.

• Ability to learn, understand and remain current with laws, regulations and policies governing court operations;
• Work rapidly and accurately and make decisions under pressure;
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Organize and set priorities for work assignments;
• Assemble and analyze information and prepare written reports and records in a clear, concise manner;
• Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted on the job;
• Use of computers for data and word processing; and
• Use of transcribing equipment at a rate necessary for successful performance of duties.

Education and Experience
:

• Graduation from high school or GED and certification by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or a Certified Court Reporter; and
• Requires knowledge of legal terminology.

Licenses, Certifications or Special Requirements
:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License with an acceptable driving record;
• Background Investigation:
  Live Scan fingerprinting is required;
• All court employees must take the Oath of Allegiance; and
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand and sit for long periods of time;
• Speaking and hearing are needed to communicate in person and on the telephone;
• Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal for long periods of time;
• Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper;
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderately heavy objects, sometimes weighing up to 25 pounds such as files, stacks of papers and other materials;
• Moving from place to place within an office;
• Some reaching for items above and below desk level;
• Some kneeling and/or stooping.

Any candidate employed by the Tehama Superior Court, County of Tehama, will be required to submit to Live Scan Fingerprinting as a condition of employment, should an offer be made.

The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama has an employment opportunity for a Court Reporter. All applicants must submit a completed Superior Court of California, County of Tehama…