Superior Court of California, County of Nevada is hiring: Court Reporter - Truck

Salary : $59,528.04 - $72,355.59 Annually

Location : Nevada City, CA

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 21-00149

Department: Court Reporters

Opening Date: 07/03/2024

Description

This position is a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week. Time will be divided between Nevada County and Placer County, with 20 hours per week at Nevada County Truckee Courthouse and on occasion the Nevada City Courthouse, and 10 hours per week at the Placer County Courthouse in Tahoe City.

Under general supervision, Official Court Reporter of Voice Wriiter reports and transcribes the verbatim record accounts of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts of the proceedings, and, at the direction of the Court, reads the record aloud in court in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Court Reporters and Voice Writers provide their own reporting or voice writing and transcription equipment, software, and other materials per Government Code Section 70313. Official Court Reporters and Voice Writers maintain their own reporting notes (the official record of the Court). Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours. Government Code Section 69950 authorizes Official Court Reporters and Voice Writers to charge, as independent contractors, a standard fee for transcription.
The Position

• Stenographically, or by use of voice writing equipment, reports verbatim court proceedings by use of Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment and software, and may request clarification from judicial officers and other speakers when necessary to ensure accuracy.
  
• Prepares and reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings at the direction of the Court.
  
• Transports set up, and maintains personal court reporting or voice writing equipment at the designated work location.
• May be asked to perform real time reporting.
  
• Prepares certified transcripts of proceedings.

• Prepares and produces transcripts and copies of transcripts in proper legal form within the timelines required by applicable code sections, California Rules of Court, and statutes for the requesting party.
• Prepares printed and/or magnetic media transcripts using computer-aided transcription software.
  
• Organizes, maintains, and destroys a variety of electronic and paper files.
  
• Keeps accurate records related to files, storage, and billing.
  
• Obtains and pays for supplies and maintenance of reporter's equipment.

• Uses reference materials for accurate spelling of medical, technical, and other specialized vocabulary.
  
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations related to court reporting and voice writing.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Bench Officers, Manager and/or Supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and rules relating to court reporting services, voice writing and transcription;
  
• Knowledge of complex legal, medical, technical, and administrative terminology and procedures.
  
• Court procedures and protocol.
  
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Techniques and procedures of court reporting or voice writing and the use of related materials and transcription equipment; and

Ability to:

• Operate a stenotype machine or voice writing equipment and computer to report all court proceedings.
  
• Prepare an accurate and complete official written record. , often of a technical nature;

• Attend to and distinguish multiple voices;
  
• Read back the record in open court;
  
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
  
• Understand and follow complex oral instructions;
  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

• Transcribe accurately from shorthand recordings;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Supplemental Information

Any combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge and abilities including the knowledge of legal terminology, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED;
  
• Possession of a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) or Voice Writer certification issued by the Court Reporters Board of California, and
  
• Two years of general reporting experience or one year in a trial court in the State of California.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) or Voice Writer certification issued by the Court Reporters Board of California.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide alternate methods of transportation that meets the job requirements.

Court Reporters are prohibited from holding any outside employment as a Court Reporter that is a conflict of interest with the Court.

Court Reporters and Voice Writers provide their own reporting or voice writing and transcription equipment, software and other materials per Government Code Section 70313 They are responsible for obtaining supplies such as records and tapes and providing maintenance for their equipment.

Superior Court of California, County of Nevada offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, vision care, dental care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), basic life insurance, CalPERS pension, deferred compensation plans, holidays, and paid leave program (PLP).

Insurance: The court offers medical, dental, and vision plans through CalPERS, Delta Dental and VSP. The court's contribution towards health care are pro-rated based on part-time or full-time position. Employees may contribute to an FSA for additional health care costs. Employees receive basic life insurance and may upgrade the court-sponsored plan for additional coverage.

CalPERS Pension: Employees new to CalPERS receive a 2% at 62 pension formula. Both the court and the employee contribute to the PERS retirement plan.
Visit CalPERS at for additional information for Classic members and for reciprocity.

Other Benefits: The court offers 457 deferred compensation plans to which employees may contribute. The court is currently match 457 plan contributions, up to $500 annually.

Court Holidays: The court offers 14 paid holidays and one floating holiday (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Paid Leave Program: The court's Paid Leave Program (PLP) is a combined leave program of both vacation and sick time. (pro-rated for part-time positions)
PLP Accrual Per Pay Period
0-4 Years: 7.08 Hours
5-12 Years: 8.31 Hours
13 Years: 9.54 Hours
14+ Years: 11.08 Hours

Full-time service with the court is qualifying employment for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For more information about PSLF qualification requirements, visit the

01

Do you have a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) or Voice Writing license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California? If yes, please submit a copy of your license with your application.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have two years general reporting experience or one year in a trial court in the state of California?

• Yes
• No

03

Has your license ever been suspended or revoked? If yes, provide full details.

04

List the various time-related deadlines for production of the following transcripts as well as which statutory or other authority governs the deadlines:A. Juvenile WritsB. Preliminary HearingsC. Appeals

05

List the statutory formula for computing the amount you may legally charge for a transcript as well as the source of that formula.

Required Question