Court Reporter Per Diem

Superior Court of California, County of Imperial • Imperial, CA

126d

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, take verbatim notes at court hearings, trials and other proceedings; transcribe stenographic notes to produce transcripts of courtroom activities. Court Reporters hired after July 2014 will comply with the following government code. GOV. CODE § 69950 (a) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (b) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (c) A trial court practice and policy as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page shall not be unilaterally changed by a trial court.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Shorthand Reporter (C.S.R.) in the state of California.
• A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Courtroom proceedings and activities in civil and criminal cases.
• Operation of office and computerized stenographic equipment relating to court reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take verbatim notes at court hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
• Transcribe stenographic notes to produce transcripts of courtroom activities.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and other proceedings to take stenographic notes.
• Accurately transcribe stenographic notes and prepare transcripts on computerized stenographic equipment.
• Take stenographic notes of multi-voice legal proceedings at the rate of 200 words per minute.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain up-to-date reference materials regarding court reporting.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Attend court proceedings at various locations.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees