Court Recorder- Full Time

Under direction, prepare and transcribe official verbatim recordings of court proceedings using machine shorthand; Certified voice writers are also eligible to apply for the position of Court Reporter. This classification is full-time, represented and non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Records verbatim testimony and court proceedings using an accepted method of machine shorthand or using voice writing technology.
Prepares and reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the Judicial Officer.
Reviews and certifies printed transcripts of court proceedings.
Explains terminology, procedures and regulations related to transcription, billing and collection.
Obtains supplies and maintenance for own equipment.
Contacts law enforcement agencies, laboratories and others regarding spelling of names of personnel, slang, testing procedures, curriculum vitae, etc.
Uses reference materials for accurate spelling of medical, technical and other specialized vocabulary.
Maintains current knowledge of State regulations related to court reporting.
Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered during pre-employment testing period and after employment when requested, medically documented, and determined by the court to be appropriate under applicable law.
Knowledge of: Techniques and procedures for using machine shorthand equipment, including real-time computer aided approaches.
Laws, codes and regulations related to court reporting services.
Technical terminology, documents and procedures, as required by court proceedings.
English, grammar, spelling and punctuation; Standard office methods and equipment.
Accept guidance by technical standards and policies.
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Organize and prioritize own work, working under deadlines and meeting legal deadlines; Educational and Work Experience Requirements Must possess and maintain a certificate as a Certified Shorthand Reporter issued by the State of California or evidence of successful testing in accordance with Government Code § 69942 for either shorthand reporting skills or voice writing reporting skills. Must provide and maintain own reporting and transcription equipment.
Special Requirements A valid California driver’s license may be required or the ability to provide alternate transportation if prohibited by a medically documented disability from obtaining a driver’s license.
Must be willing to travel, as needed.
The noise and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy business office. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered during pre-employment testing period and after employment when requested, medically documented, and determined by the court to be appropriate under applicable law.

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