Court Reporter

Court Reporter

Salary: $90,000.00 - $104,186.25 annually (plus benefit package)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Hiring Incentive: $10,000.00 Total *$5,000.00 upon hire (paid with first full pay period), *$5,000.00 upon successful completion of 6 month probationary period.

Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Assistant Court Executive Officer, is responsible for specialized clerical level records and transcribes verbatim stenographic accounts of official court proceedings as they are actually taking place within the courtroom.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Court Reporter is a full time, at-will, FLSA non-exempt position.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

Example of Duties:

• Maintains case files, reports and materials;
• Capable of performing instantaneous "Real Time" capabilities in the courtroom;
• Able to read back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judge;
• Use of stenographic equipment;
• Prepares printed or magnetic media transcripts; reviews and certifies printed transcripts of court proceedings;
• Maintains 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;
• Researches records for information requested;
• Uses general office equipment; and
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge Of:

• Public information and communication techniques; and
• General clerical office procedures, including typing and record keeping

Ability To:

• Ability to learn, understand and remain current with laws, regulations and policies governing court operations;
• Work rapidly and accurately and make decisions under pressure;
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Organize and set priorities for work assignments;
• Assemble and analyze information and prepare written reports and records in a clear, concise manner;
• Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted on the job;
• Use of computers for data and word processing; and
• Use of transcribing equipment at a rate necessary for successful performance of duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED and certification by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or a Certified Court Reporter; and
• Requires knowledge of legal terminology.

Licenses, Certifications or Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License with an acceptable driving record;
• Background Investigation: Live Scan fingerprinting is required;
• All court employees must take the Oath of Allegiance; and
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• The employee is regularly required to stand and sit for long periods of time;
• Speaking and hearing are needed to communicate in person and on the telephone;
• Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal for long periods of time;
• Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper;
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderately heavy objects, sometimes weighing up to 25 pounds such as files, stacks of papers and other materials;
• Moving from place to place within an office;
• Some reaching for items above and below desk level;
• Some kneeling and/or stooping.

Background Check: Any candidate employed by the Tehama Superior Court, County of Tehama, will be required to submit to Live Scan Fingerprinting as a condition of employment, should an offer be made.

Application Procedure: The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama has an employment opportunity for a Court Reporter. All applicants must submit a completed Superior Court of California, County of Tehama employment application, resume, and cover letter, which clearly demonstrates their qualifications for this position. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted for consideration. Application and materials may be submitted by mail or personal delivery no later than 12:00 pm December 5, 2022. No postmarks accepted.

The court application can be downloaded from the Tehama Superior Court Website at

Address:

Tehama Superior Court

Attn: Human Resources

1740 Walnut St.

Red Bluff, CA 96080

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tehama Superior Court is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity to all persons with respect to hiring practices, compensation, benefits, promotional opportunities, and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, marital status, or political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal and state laws. If you require accommodations in the application or interview process, contact Human Resources at the number listed above before the deadline posted on the job.

Policy of Nondiscrimination: Superior Court of California, County of Tehama does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Special interview arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact the Court Administrative office at View phone number on click.appcast.io well in advance of the exam/interview for assistance. The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama encourages applications from all persons regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions or marital status. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply for all positions with the Tehama Superior Court. Reasonable accommodations may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site.