Court Reporter

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim official record; provides readback upon request; prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings; and performs other related duties. Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work, and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Primary work is to attend court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic records of the proceedings. Provide immediate readback of all or portions of the court proceedings upon instruction of the judge. Prepare printed, electronic or digital media transcripts of court proceedings. Review and certify transcripts for accuracy, and files transcripts of court proceedings as required by statutes and as ordered by the Court. Prioritize requests for transcripts in order to meet legal timelines. Maintain 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. Serve as a relief or floater reporter when needed in any court location. Upload court reporter notes monthly to the "Court Reporter notes archival system." Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board is required.
Incumbents provide and maintain the necessary equipment for the transcription of court proceedings.
A valid California Driver's license may be required.
Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle to travel between facilities.
Knowledge of California Law, Rules of Court, court forms and procedures that relate to court reporting services.
Knowledge of Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
Knowledge of Courtroom practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Legal terminology, basic medical and other specialized and technical terminology required for court proceedings and protocol.
Knowledge of Computer equipment and data processing programs.
Ability to Hear and distinguish words spoken in varying tones and volumes.
Ability to Use Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT).
Ability to Record verbatim testimony at a rate certified to perform the work.
Ability to Provide read back of all or portions of the record instantaneously upon request as may be required in examination of witnesses or request of the jury.
Ability to Promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate and certify the final transcript.
Ability to Safely maintain the files and notes of the court record for which court reporters are responsible.
Ability to Work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to Handle more than one task simultaneously, while maintaining a sense of direction.
Ability to Maintain attention to detail; organize and prioritize work and meet critical time deadlines.
Ability to Maintain confidential information where legal standards so require.
Ability to Type accurately and operate a personal computer and other types of office equipment.
Ability to Use, adjust, move and perform minor maintenance of stenographic and similar equipment related to work.
Ability to Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to Provide excellent customer service; establish and maintain effective work relationships with judges, judicial officers, professional and clerical staff, attorneys, and the general public.
Ability to Be available and have reliable ways to be contacted when needed on assignment in other locations.
Ability to Keep equipment readily available and be prepared to go to another assignment in a different department or location as needed in little advance notice.
Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade (high school) or GED.
Possess and maintain a license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or a license as a voice writer issued by the State of California.
During the hours court is open for transaction of judicial business, incumbents shall not engage in, or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity.
Other transcriptions not mandatory by statute must be done on own time outside of work hours.
The incumbent primary duties are to attend court and transcribe transcripts that are mandatory by statute and/or ordered by the court.
Incumbents provide, move/handle and maintain their own equipment and cover the costs of transcribing the record in return for a fee set by statute.
To possess and maintain an active, valid certified Shorthand Reporter license issued by the State of California.
Successfully pass a background investigation.
Possess a valid current California class C license, (or) the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation approved by the hiring authority.
Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying.
Work history: False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Incumbent provides and maintains, at own expense, all necessary equipment and materials to produce verbatim record, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 10.810(b) (8) 810.
Incumbent is prohibited from holding any outside employment which conflicts with providing services to the court.
Ability to Sit at a desk and/or in front of a stenographic machine or computer video display terminal for extended periods of time.
Ability to Hear well enough to understand faint conversation.
Incumbent may be exposed to volatile courtroom situations, unpleasant odors, and/or distasteful evidence.
Ability to Twist and bend your neck while sitting at a desk in front of a stenographic machine.

Nice To Haves

Court Reporter Realtime skills and/or certification are desirable.

Responsibilities

Attend court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic records of the proceedings.
Provide immediate readback of all or portions of the court proceedings upon instruction of the judge.
Prepare printed, electronic or digital media transcripts of court proceedings.
Review and certify transcripts for accuracy, and files transcripts of court proceedings as required by statutes and as ordered by the Court.
Prioritize requests for transcripts in order to meet legal timelines.
Maintain 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.
Serve as a relief or floater reporter when needed in any court location.
Upload court reporter notes monthly to the "Court Reporter notes archival system."
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

SIGNING INCENTIVE- $20,000 total for a full-time Court Reporter ; $10,000 the first pay period after one full month of employment, $5,000 the first pay period after one-year anniversary, and $5,000 after two-year anniversary
STUDENT LOAN AND EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE ; $10,000 for each full-time newly certified and hired court reporter; $5,000 initial payment, payable the first pay period after hire, $5,000 the first pay period after one-year anniversary.
RETENTION PAYMENT FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME COURT REPORTERS ; $15,000 for each full-time Court Reporter employed as of March 1, 2025, and through the first full pay period of February 1, 2026, in a good standing with the Court and the Court of Appeals; $7,500 first full pay period following September 1, 2025: $7,500 first full pay period following February 1, 2026.
FINDERS FEE FOR COURT EMPLOYEES WHO REFER OFFICIAL COURT REPORTERS TO THE COURT ; $5,000 total; $2,500 after new hire's orientation; $2,500 at new hire's one-year anniversary. for hires prior to July 1, 2026.
Pay Differential for Realtime Services: 4% for Court Certified, 7 % for Nationally Certified.
Court Reporter State License Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $200 per calendar year, subject to eligibility.
Reimbursement for Annual Association Membership Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $500 for the annual National Court Reporters' Association (NCRA) and/or California Court Reporter's Association (CCRA) membership fee.
Reimbursement for Equipment and Software Expenses: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $600 per calendar year for the purchase of equipment, equipment maintenance, or software required for Court-assigned court reporting or captioning.
Reimbursement for Convention Registration Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $500 per calendar year for member cost of registration for the California Court Reporters Association (CCRA) annual convention.
Educational Assistance Policy: Up to $1000 per year.