Placer County Superior Court is hiring: Court Reporter (Part-Time Stenographer o

Salary : $100,796.80 - $119,745.60 Annually

Location : Auburn/Roseville, CA

Job Type: Part Time Regular

Department: Operations

Division: Court Reporters

Opening Date: 04/08/2024

Recruitment Information: *** Signing bonus of $5,000 for part-time employees - paid 50% at hire, 25% after successful completion of probation, and 25% after successful completion of two years of employment.Check out our Recruitment Video: https://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/general-information/employment/working-at-the-courtThis recruitment will remain open until filled.IMPORTANT: If you do not show for your scheduled interview or withdraw with less than 24 hour notice you will be barred for one year from applying for any position with the Court.

Job Summary

The Court Reporter plays a vital part in the judicial process. Accuracy is imperative, as transcripts produced by court reporters are utilized as the official record, by court users and justice partners alike. As a Court Reporter with Placer Superior Court, you will be part of a fantastic team of reporters and enjoy competitive pay, in addition to Real Time and CART differential pay, as well as amazing benefits.

*** Signing bonus of $5,000 - paid 50% at hire, 25% after successful completion of probation, and 25% after successful completion of two years of employment.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, the court reporter records and transcribes verbatim official records and proceedings of all testimony and activity in cases heard before the Superior Court, utilizes the real-time program and transcribes pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification are responsible for making verbatim official records of court proceedings in machine shorthand and providing read back of all or portions of the record upon request.
Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attends court sessions as assigned and makes verbatim official records of the proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed.
• Provides real-time reporting.
• Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judicial officer.
• Identify speakers properly, and note the introduction of exhibits or evidence.
• Prepares, or has prepared, transcripts of proceedings upon request; certifies the accuracy of court transcripts; files official transcripts. Preparation of transcripts are governed by statutes, rules, regulations, and court policy.
• Meet court-fixed and statutory deadlines for transcriptions, obtain extensions when necessary.
• Report proceedings as directed by the court or judicial officer.
• Researches as necessary to verify case citations, spellings of legal, medical, and other specialized terms used in the case.
• Prepares indices of witnesses and exhibits.
• Attend staff and other work-related meetings, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities
• Serve as a representative of the Court, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Court community and with the public.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, including transcription machines, computer terminals, printers and related equipment.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from courtroom proceedings participants.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

JUDGMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
Court Reporters are subject matter experts and are assigned responsibilities at the journey level; possess specialized knowledge, skills, and experience and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties. Incumbents report to a Unit Manager. Work assignments are typically assigned by the Unit Manager or a Senior Court Clerk or similar classification.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of court reporting;
• Legal, medical and administrative terminology, phraseology, documents, forms and procedures;
• Proper English usage, correct grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation;
• Court reporting and transcription equipment, including real-time equipment;
• Courtroom procedures and protocol;
• California statutes relating to court reporting services such as, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, California Rules of Court;
• Modern office methods and practices;
• Current trends and developments in court reporting technology; and
• Clerical and legal record keeping practices and procedures.

Ability To:

• Take dictation at a speed of 200 words per minute;
• Type at a speed of 50 words per minute;
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing using correct English, and proofread accurately;
• Record and transcribe court proceedings verbatim, accurately, continuously for several hours and provide real-time reporting;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Listen to and understand conversations of the court in order to prepare a verbatim record of the proceedings;
• Adjust to changes in workloads and work under the constraints of meetings deadlines;
• Prioritize work to meet courtroom deadlines;
• Operate a transcriber, computer, stenotype machine and other related office equipment;
• Punctually arrive at work and in courtroom to prepare for court proceedings;
• Adapt to changing court reporting technology, including, but not limited to, real time reporting;
• Understand, explain, and apply legal terminology, codes and procedures;
• Exercise judgment in applying policies and procedures;
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with judicial officers, attorneys, and court staff; respond professionally and courteously to the bar and the public;
• Maintain confidential information where standards require; and
• Work independently in a courtroom environment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid certification by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs as a Certified Shorthand Reporter. License must be in good standing and fees must be current at all times. Must provide copy of current license to Court Reporter Supervisor each time it is renewed.

Prior experience in a courtroom as a certified court reporter is preferred.
Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighting up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time;
• Ability to move from one place to another place within a facility;
• Periodically required travel to other locations;
• Some reaching for items above and below desk level;
• Speak and hear;
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls;
• Perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists;
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; and
• The incumbent may be required to work hours beyond their regularly scheduled shift.

Working Conditions:
Job duties are generally performed in an indoor office setting with environmental controls. Assigned work is performed in a standard courtroom setting. Assigned incumbents are expected to work inside buildings, alone, or closely with others. Routine noises and noise levels occur within the work environment. This classification may be required to drive to other Placer Superior Court locations and may opt to be cross assigned to other Superior Court locations throughout California.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may occur on an occasional basis.

The Placer County Superior Court values its employees and offers full-time employees the following benefits (part-time employees will be pro-rated according to FTE, where applicable):

• Vacation Leave: Accruals start at ten (10) days per year (accrual rate and vacation caps are based on years of service.)
• Sick Leave: Twelve (12) days per year.
• Holidays: Fourteen paid holidays per year. If the Court conducts an All-Staff Training Day on the Cesar Chavez holiday, employees receive thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday.
• Affordable Medical Benefits: The Court offers two (2) Blue Shield PPO medical plans, one (1) Blue Shield EPO medical plan and one (1) Kaiser medical plan. The Court pays 100% of the premium for one Blue Shield PPO plan and the Kaiser plan, regardless of coverage level.
• Dental Insurance: The Court pays 100% of premium for employee and dependents.
• Vision Insurance: The Court pays 100% of premium for employee and dependents.
• CalPERS Retirement: Classic = 2% @ 55; PEPRA = 2% @ 62. Specific benefit formula will be determined per California Public Employees Retirement System regulations. Employees pay 100% employee contribution and the Court pays 100% of employer contribution.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: $10,000 of life insurance and accident insurance is paid by the Court. Voluntary plans are also available, for employees to purchase additional coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• Social Security and Medicare: The Court and the employee both contribute 7.65% of wages toward Social Security and Medicare.
• State Disability and Paid Family Leave Insurances: Partial wage-replacement insurance plans are funded through employee payroll deductions.
• Employee Assistance Program: The Court pays 100% of premium for employee and dependents.
• CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (Both traditional and Roth plans are available for voluntary employee contributions)
• Long-term Disability Plan (Voluntary)
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax benefits for qualifying medical and/or dependent expenses. (Voluntary)
• Online Privacy Protection (Voluntary & paid by employer)
• Flexible Work Schedules (available dependent upon classification)
• Free Parking (onsite parking in designated areas)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Court employment qualifies for PSLF Program.

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Do you possess a current and valid certification by the State of California Shorthand Reporter?

• Yes
• No

Required Question