Court Reporter - Assignment

Superior Court of Orange County • Orange County Superior Court, CA

363d • $57 • Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Official Assignment Court Reporter working on an intermittent basis, reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings. Stenographic record is defined as using the voice method or 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 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.

Requirements

• Passage of the State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) Examinations and possession of a valid California CSR License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a California driver's license by date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification.
• Broad reporting experience (e.g., preliminary hearings, civil trials, criminal trials, complex litigation, complex criminal proceedings, juvenile proceedings, appeal transcripts, special transcripts, etc.).
• Experience in preparing daily transcripts.
• Prepared transcripts for the District Court of Appeal or any other appellate courts.
• Registered Merit Reporter certification (RMR).
• Realtime Reporting certification (CRR).
• California Certificate in Realtime Reporting (CCRR).
• Certified Realtime Generalist (CRG).
• Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR).
• Certificate of Merit (CM).
• Realtime Verbatim Reporter (RVR).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensures Realtime text provided is compatible with litigation support software.
• Changes assignments on short notice or works temporary on assignments at various Justice Centers.
• Attends and participates in professional meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Court Reporting; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 (457 plan)
• Hiring Incentive - up to $5,000
• Supplemental Independent Transcript Income

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities