Salary : $118,393.60 - $127,816.00 Annually
Location : Any Sonoma County Court Facilities, CA
Job Type : Part-time
Job Number : 9270-20240628
Department : Court Reporters
Opening Date : 06 / 28 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Summary
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma
Invites applications for the position of :
Court Reporter (Stenography and Voice Writer)
Salary - flat rate :
Court Reporter $56.92
Court Reporter - Real Time / CART $60.37
Court Reporter - National Certification $61.45
Hiring Bonus! $15,000 upon hire; $5,000 after first anniversary, $5,000 after second anniversary and $5,000 after third anniversary
Definition
Under general direction, an Official Superior Court Court Reporter reports and transcribes the verbatim record of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts at the direction of the Court, reads the record aloud in court in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes. In addition, the Court Reporter Real Time 3% and 8% provides CART services to assist the hearing impaired in any ADA related cases or any other special cases as directed by the Court, and provides real-time as directed by the Court Executive Officer or his / her designee.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class accurately record and produce the official verbatim record of all testimony and proceedings, including transcripts, in cases heard before the Superior Court and other agencies as directed. Reporters provide their own equipment and supplies; maintain their own records and tapes; and are paid separately for transcripts. Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours. Those who are designated in a Real Time / CART role provide real-time services, as requested.
Typical Duties
Qualifications
All Court Reporter classifications must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or Voice Writer
For Court Reporter Real Time 3% must be able to pass the Courts real-time proficiency test and have capability to provide CART services. For Court Reporter Real Time 8% must be certified by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Certified Real time Reporter (CRR) and have capability to provide CART services.,
Any combination of education, vocational training, or work experience which provides the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed above.
Other Requirements : A valid Class C California driver's license may be required to be eligible for consideration for certain assignments.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements : On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time using specialized equipment; intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; strength to lift files weighing up to 25 pounds; use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.
Process to Apply
PROCESS TO APPLY :
Please apply online at :
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire screening and a panel interview process.
Please list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position.
Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, and knowledge and abilities which relate to the position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be invited to an interview.
The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is committed to creating a diverse environment and an open, inclusive culture free from bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Accommodation :
Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing [email protected] upon submittal of application.
Background Investigation :
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, including verification of prior employment, and the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Please be advised that finalist(s) must be fingerprinted for criminal record check purposes and that continued employment is contingent upon information received in the report. Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Retirement Plan :
Standard Benefits :
Please list any state licenses, court reporting certifications, and / or National Court Reporters Association certifications that you currently hold. Do not use abbreviations. Please include the respective license numbers and year in which you were licensed.
Do you possess a paperless writer equipped with two forms of memory backup?
Are you Realtime Capable? If so, describe the type of proceedings in which you have provided Realtime feed andhow often you have provided Realtime Reporting in the last 12 months.
Required Question