Court Reporter

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Monthly Salary : $7,121 - $8,657

SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF MADERA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXAMINATION

COURT REPORTER

Monthly Salary : $7,121 - $8,657

Final Filing Date : Open Until Filled

The Madera County Superior Court is offering a great career opportunity with a competitive benefits package :

• Experienced Court Reporters are encouraged to apply. The Court Executive Officer may authorize hiring above the entry step of the salary range above, depending on a candidates years of qualifying experience.
• The Madera County Superior Court offers membership into CalPERS, and for Classic Members a 2.7% at 55 retirement benefit formula is available for individuals who were in a reciprocal California Government Retirement System on or before 12 / 31 / 2012. New Members will enjoy a 2% at 62 retirement benefit formula.
• Retirees from the Madera County Superior Court enjoy employer contributions towards health insurance premiums.
• Flex time available from 2 : 00 pm to 5 : 00 pm.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, record and transcribe verbatim stenographic accounts of court proceedings and prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises no supervision.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skill to :

Ability to :

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : Some professional court reporting experience is desirable.

Education : Requires equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment :

Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations; ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to listen attentively to court proceedings for prolonged periods of time; ability to concentrate on court proceedings amid extraneous distractions. Must provide and maintain own reporting and transcription equipment.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE :

Must possess a valid California Certified Shorthand Reporter License with identification number or Certified Court Reporter. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid drivers license or must be able to provide self-arranged transportation.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS :

The final candidate will be required to submit to Live Scan Fingerprinting as a condition of employment should an offer be made. In addition, the final candidate will be required to submit verification of identity, citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS :

Benefits of employment with the Superior Court, County of Madera include 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year, 1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual); Appointed to a permanent position shall be granted 5 days credit for vacation following the completion of 6 calendar months of continuous paid full-time service and following the completion of 12 calendar months of continuous paid full-time service in a permanent position will be credited 5 additional vacation days, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (50 days max accrual); Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to the provisions of Californias 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. For those individuals with current or prior CalPERS membership status or defined as a classic member, will be eligible for an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement formula; employee contributes 8%. Individuals with no current or prior CalPERS membership status and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula; employee contributes 7.75%. Superior Court participates in the CalPERS Health Benefit Program, and for certain selected health plans, the Superior Court pays 100% of the health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or family coverage.

EXAMINATION PROCESS :

A qualifications appraisal for the purpose of appraising the candidates education, experience, and personal qualifications will be scheduled for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, and may be administered either by a written examination, oral interview, evaluation of education and experience, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Superior Court Human Resources Division to be appropriate. The Human Resources Division may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. The Superior Court Human Resources Division will make reasonable accommodations in the examination process for disabled applicants. Madera County Superior Court does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, sex, or age in any of its programs or activities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please review the Application Guidelines for requirements. Interested persons are to submit an official application. A resume may be included with the application but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application. An application may be obtained by accessing the Madera Superior Court website at www.madera.courts.ca.gov or by visiting the Madera Superior Courts Human Resources Division. Office hours are : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm.

A copy of a valid California Certified Shorthand Reporter License along with the official application are required to apply.

MAILED AND E-MAIL APPLICATIONS :

If an application is mailed or e-mailed, the application and all required documentation must be received by the final closing date indicated. An application may be mailed or e-mailed to :

Madera Superior Court - Human Resources Division

200 South G Street, Madera, Ca. 93637

HR@madera.courts.ca.gov

NOTE : Postmarks are not accepted.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS :

If you are a person with a disability and in need of accommodations during your interview, please contact our office at (559) 416-5517.