Court Reporter - Per Diem

Superior Court of California County of Contra Costa Announces a continuous recruitment for: Court Reporter - Per Diem

• 500.00 Half Day Rate
• 1000.00 Full Day Rate

Final Filing – Continuous The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is accepting applications for the position of Court Reporter, Per Diem . A Court Reporter Per Diem is a temporary non-benefited position that is assigned court-wide, throughout Contra Costa County, on an intermittent or as‑needed basis. The work hours will vary based on the temporary staffing needs of the Court. Employees may be assigned to work a half-day or full-day. The individual appointed to this position will perform a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to: Attend Court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic records of the proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed; Provide immediate read back of all or portions of the record upon request; Prepare printed or magnetic media transcripts of court proceedings; Utilize computer-aided or manual transcription to prepare transcripts in accordance with prescribed formats and deadlines; Review, certify and file printed transcripts of court proceedings and provide daily transcripts as needed; Provide, at own expense, all necessary equipment and materials to produce the verbatim record, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 10.810; Maintain a variety of paper and electronic files; and Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma, a GED equivalency certificate or a high school proficiency certificate; Possession of a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporter Board; and Operating system/equipment compatible with ACORN Notes Storage System. Highly Desirable Qualifications: Communication Access Real‑time Translation (CART) certified; NCRA Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR); Registered Professional Reporter (RPR); Registered Merit Reporter (RMR); and Real-time capable and able to provide real time services upon request.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Conditions of Employment Successful completion of fingerprint and a criminal record background check is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment. All employees of the court who operate a vehicle on court business must certify they possess a valid California Driver’s License and required levels of automobile insurance. Convictions Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying for employment with the court.The court will assess the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has elapsed since the offense was committed, and the nature of the job duties to be performed. Employment Eligibility: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present to the Court, at the time of appointment, original documents which show satisfactory proof of: 1.) identity and 2.) U.S. Citizenship or a legal authorization to work in the United States. Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be made so applicants with disabilities may participate in the recruitment process. Please advise Superior Court Human Resources of special needs in advance. The Court is an equal opportunity employer. The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa