Court Reporter

Salary : $133,414.92 - $137,078.16 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9757C
Department: 74000 - COURTROOM SUPPORT
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Description
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.
Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Los Angeles Superior Court - connect with us today.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Court Reporters are responsible for providing accurate verbatim reporting of proceedings in all required or requested court hearings, which include civil, criminal, juvenile, and grand jury. Reporters are responsible for providing real-time reporting services to judicial officers, preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statues, and providing read back upon request.


Various positions available throughout LA County . This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.
SALARY

Full-time: $11,117.91 - $11,423.18 Monthly


Part-time 3/5: $6,540.71 - $6,720.38 Monthly

Daily as needed: $511.17 - $525.20 Full Day

$250.60 - $257.49 Half Day

Applicants with courtroom experience may be eligible for salary negotiation.
THE COURT OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care spending accounts, and life)
• Deferred compensation plan 457 with up to 4% salary match & a 401k (no match)
• Retirement plan (through LA County Employees Retirement Association)
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Mileage and Parking Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Reciprocity relationship between certain public retirement systems in California

NEW HIRE INCENTIVES*
New hire incentives available to Machine Stenographers and Voice Writers.

• Signing Bonus - $20,000
• The Los Angeles Superior Court offers a Finder's Fee of up to $5,000 for eligible employees. Court Reporter applicants with verifiable Court Reporting experience may nominate up to two individuals to receive the Finder's Fee, with the amount split equally if two names are provided.

*Incentives are temporary and subject to expire.


ADDITIONAL COURT REPORTER BENEFITS

• Annual Equipment Allowance: $500
• Floater Bonus of 5% per pay period
• Monthly Real-Time Certification Allowance: 5.5%
• Reimbursement for Continuing Education Costs: Up to $1,000
• Reimbursement of Annual California CSR License Fees
• Reimbursement for Annual YesLaw Subscription
• Reimbursement of Realtime Certification Exam Expenses upon Passing
• Opportunity to Earn Extra Income through Supplemental Transcript Services

EXCELLENT TRAINING AND ONBOARDING PROGRAM

• 2-week training and onboarding program including classroom and on-the-job training. Court reporters learn about the Court's various areas of litigation, transcript preparation, billing procedures, and customer interactions.
• 90-day real-time reporting acclimation period affording the court reporter the opportunity to work in different areas of litigation and build litigation specific dictionaries.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

• A current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California
• Real-time reporting capability*
• Computer-aided transcription (CAT) capability
• Paperless writer equipped with 1 form of removable memory in addition to internal memory -OR- voice writing equipment

* Court Reporters are required to provide real-time reporting to Judicial Officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.

Note: A valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess a Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) Certification. This is not a mandatory requirement:

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of certification and selection requirements, based upon submitted application materials.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who meet the selection requirements will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to one year and may be invited to participate in an oral interview. This will include verification of the equipment requirements and of real-time capability, and a transcription and readback exercise to demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities, and readiness for the position.
Please note that candidates who receive a Court Reporter job offer from the Court are required to have professional court reporting software installed in their laptop prior to beginning employment with the Court.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Nicole Valencia, Staffing Partner
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Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.
Options Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance between $1,127.65 and $2,430.50 for the 2025 plan year (based on number enrolled in medical coverage). If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay, up to a maximum of $244.00. For detailed plan information, click .



Insurance
The Options plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.



Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.



Leave Benefits
Vacation - All permanent and other designated categories of employees are eligible to earn paid vacation based on years of service. Vacation time may not be used during the first 6 months of employment.


Sick leave - Depending on the length of service and employment categories, up to one day of full pay per month of service is accrued monthly for qualifying service.


Holidays - 14 days per year.


Bereavement leave



Retirement
Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.


Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).


If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit .



Other Benefits
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material facts, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.

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Do you have a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the preceding question, please provide your Certified Shorthand Reporter license number and expiration date.
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Do you meet ALL of the following Court Reporter selection requirements?

• Realtime reporting capability
• Computer-aided transcription (CAT) capability
• Paperless writer equipped with 1 form of removable memory in addition to internal memory -OR- voice writing equipment

• Yes
• No

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Are you a stenographic writer or a voice writer?

• Stenographic Writer
• Voice Writer
• None of the Above

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In the past 12 months, have you provided realtime reporting either remotely or onsite to bench officers/attorneys/litigants? If so, how often?
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Please indicate which of following opportunities you are interested in (select all that apply):

• C-Status (Daily as needed - M-F; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
• V-Status (Part-time 3/5 - 3 full days per week)
• A-Status (Full-time permanent)
• None of the above

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The oral interview for the Court Reporter opportunity will include verification of the equipment requirements and of realtime capability, and a transcription and readback exercise to demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities, and readiness for the position.

• Please check this box to indicate you have read and understand the information above.

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Court Reporters are required to have the professional version of their court reporting software installed on their laptop. Equipment requirements will be verified during the job interview; however, the professional version of the software is only required upon receiving a job offer.

• Please check this box to indicate you have read and understand the above.

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Court Reporters are required to provide realtime reporting to judicial officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.

• Please check this box to indicate that you understand the above and that you agree to perform this job requirement.

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Court Reporters are required to travel to various court locations throughout Los Angeles County to serve as backup and relief to meet courtroom needs.

• Please check this box to indicate that you understand the above and that you agree to perform this job requirement.

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Were you referred by a current Los Angeles County Superior Court employee to apply to this position?

• Yes
• No

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If you responded yes to the previous question, provide the name(s) of the employee(s) who referred you. Please note, you may provide no more than two names. If you were not referred, type "N/A"
Required Question