Superior Court of California, County of Imperial is hiring: Court Reporter in El

Join our team to experience a great career opportunity with a competitive benefits package which currently includes the following:

Hiring and Relocation Incentives*

• Signing Bonus: $65,000
• Annual Bonus:
  1. 1st year $65,000
  2. 2nd year $25,000
  3. 3rd year $25,000
• Relocation Incentives:
  1. California CSR Test and Travel Reimbursement up to $1,400
  2. 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.

SALARY UPDATE:

Additional 3% salary increase effective October 4, 2024.

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.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

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.

LICENSES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 www.governmentjobs.com.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests a minimum five days' notice of special needs to arrange a reasonable accommodation.