Court Reporter (Per Diem)

Superior Court of Alameda County • Alameda, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, stenotypes a verbatim record of court proceedings; to read notes as requested; to prepare transcripts; and to perform other related duties as assigned. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is recruiting for the position of Court Reporter (Per Diem).

Requirements

• Possession of a current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Department of Consumers Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board by the time of hire.
• Knowledge of basic legal, medical and other terminology required for court proceedings; courtroom procedures and protocol; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; transcript production procedures and practices; and personal CAT system.
• Ability to write shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy; work independently; plan and organize work to meet statutory and non-statutory deadlines; prepare and deliver Court mandated and/or appeal transcripts and extensions within statutory timeframes, formatted in conformance with statutory requirements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, staff, attorneys and the public.
• A valid California Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out essential job functions.
• Must own and maintain appropriate equipment for transcription of court proceedings.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Reports verbatim proceedings of all necessary judicial and court matters using stenographic equipment or computer-aided technology (CAT) with Real-time capability; reads back all of the official court record upon request.
• Meets transcription deadlines in accordance with California Rules of Court and Penal Code 869e and 1203.01 and other applicable statutes as may be required; prepares certified transcripts as requested by judicial officers, attorneys and the public in a timely manner.
• Maintains an accurate record of daily proceedings; and stores paper and electronic notes according to policy guidelines.
• May provide secretarial support to the judicial officer; and types or prepares judicial documents, including judgments, decisions and jury instructions upon request.
• May provide court reporter services in other courtrooms throughout Alameda County when regularly assigned court is not in session or due to operational necessity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed