Court Reporter

Superior Court of California, County of Yolo•Woodland, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to provide the verbatim official record of all testimony and activity in cases heard before the Superior Court and to perform related duties as assigned. This class is responsible for making verbatim official records of court proceedings using a stenograph machine or by voice writing and providing readback of all or portions of the record upon request. Incumbents are prohibited from holding any outside employment which conflicts with providing the services required. Court Reporters and Voice Writers must provide and maintain their own reporting and transcription equipment. Reporting notes shall be maintained by the court.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a certificate as a Certified Shorthand Reporter through the use of stenography, voice writing, or both, issued by the State of California or evidence of successful testing in accordance with Government Code § 69942.
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
California statutes relating to court reporting services.
Legal, medical, and other technical terminology used during the course of court proceedings.
Modern office methods and practices.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Current trends and developments in court reporting technology.
Make a verbatim record of court proceedings using stenographic or voice writing equipment, including those required for death penalty proceedings, often of a technical nature, under conditions centering on controversy, and with tight deadlines.
Immediately provide read back of all or portions of the record.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, professional staff, court staff, and the general public.
Adapt to changing court reporting technology, including, but not limited to, real time reporting.
Shorthand Reporter Certificate
A transcript produced within the last twelve (12) months. Must be no longer than five (5) pages in length, with confidential information withheld

Nice To Haves

Court Reporters who perform real-time reporting services may be eligible for a pay differential

Responsibilities

Attends court sessions as assigned and makes verbatim official records of the proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed.
Provides immediate readback of all or portions of the record upon request.
Prepares, or has prepared verbatim transcripts of proceedings upon request; certifies the accuracy of the transcripts; files official transcripts.
Operates a variety of office equipment, including stenograph machines and/or voice writing equipment, computer, printers and related equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.