Court Reporter - Part Time (Stenography and Voice Writer)

Sonoma Superior Court • Santa Rosa, CA

252d • $56 - $61

About The Position

Under general direction, an Official Superior Court Court Reporter reports and transcribes the verbatim record of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts at the direction of the Court, reads the record aloud in court in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes. In addition, the Court Reporter Real Time 3% and 8% provides CART services to assist the hearing impaired in any ADA related cases or any other special cases as directed by the Court, and provides real-time as directed by the Court Executive Officer or his/her designee. Positions in this class accurately record and produce the official verbatim record of all testimony and proceedings, including transcripts, in cases heard before the Superior Court and other agencies as directed. Reporters provide their own equipment and supplies; maintain their own records and tapes; and are paid separately for transcripts. Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours. Those who are designated in a Real Time/CART role provide real-time services, as requested. Attends sessions of the Superior Court as assigned and makes an official verbatim record of the proceedings by use of stenograph, or by use of voice writing equipment; provides read back of all or portions of the record instantaneously, to judges, counsel, witnesses, and jurors during court proceedings, to judges in chambers, and to jurors during deliberations. Prepares a timely typewritten transcript of all or part of the court record upon proper request of the parties or order of the Court in the format prescribed by the Court and statute; and certifies the final transcript. Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours. Ensures that notes, files and records are safely stored and preserved as official records of the Court in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 69955, and other related statutes. The Court Reporter Real Time 3% and 8% provides CART and Real-Time services as directed, if applicable. Performs basic legal and office file research to ensure appropriate cases documentation of names, quotations, and similar information; maintains records and prepares basic reports related to work performed. Performs additional duties as directed by Court Management, including providing back-up reporter coverage for other judicial officers as directed.

Requirements

• Certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or Voice Writer.
• Ability to take verbatim dictation of courtroom proceedings.
• Knowledge of California statutes relating to court reporting services, CART, and ADA.
• Familiarity with legal, medical, and technical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Valid Class C California driver's license may be required for certain assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Certified Real Time Reporter (CRR).
• Experience with real-time reporting technology.

Responsibilities

• Report and transcribe the verbatim record of official court proceedings.
• Prepare and certify transcripts at the direction of the Court.
• Read the record aloud in court as required.
• Provide CART services to assist the hearing impaired.
• Maintain accurate records and files of work performed.
• Prepare timely typewritten transcripts upon request.
• Ensure safe storage and preservation of notes and records.
• Perform basic legal and office file research.
• Provide back-up reporter coverage for other judicial officers as directed.

Benefits

• $15,000 hiring bonus upon hire.
• $5,000 bonus after first anniversary.
• $5,000 bonus after second anniversary.
• $5,000 bonus after third anniversary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed