Court Reporter

Court Reporter Join our team to experience a great career opportunity with a competitive benefits package which currently includes the following: Signing Bonus: $25,000 Annual Bonus: 12 months: $30,000 24 months: $25,000 36 months: $25,000 48 months: $25,000 60 months: $25,000 72 months: $25,000 Relocation Incentives California CSR Test up to $400 and Travel Reimbursement up to $1,000 Up to $25,000 to relocate (min. distance 150-mile radius). Referral Bonus $1,000 per referral Technology Stipend $2,000 lumpsum *Subject to terms and conditions outlined in applicable MOU available upon request. About the Position Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, take verbatim notes at court hearings, trials and other proceedings; transcribe stenographic notes to produce transcripts of courtroom activities. Court Reporters hired after July 2014 will comply with the following government code. GOV CODE § 69950 (a) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (b) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (c) A trial court practice and policy as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page shall not be unilaterally changed by a trial court. Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: requirements to become a Certified Shorthand Reporter. A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy. Must be a Certified Shorthand Reporter (C.S.R.) in the state of California. Knowledge of: Legal and medical terminology. Oral and written communication skills. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Courtroom proceedings and activities in civil and criminal cases. Operation of office and computerized stenographic equipment relating to court reporting. Ability to: Attend court hearings, trials and other proceedings to take stenographic notes. Take verbatim notes of verbal communication in the courtroom. Accurately transcribe stenographic notes and prepare transcripts on computerized stenographic equipment. Read, review, edit and correct written materials. Take stenographic notes of multi-voice legal proceedings at the rate of 200 words per minute. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain up-to-date reference materials regarding court reporting. Work independently with little direction. Attend court proceedings at various locations. Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks. Status Notifications You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and imperial.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at Reasonable Accommodations