Fresno County Superior Court is hiring : Court Reporter, Realtime Steno / Voice Wri

Salary : $90,459.00 - $109,990.00 Annually

Location : Main Courthouse 1100 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : FSC00676

Department : Court Reporters

Opening Date : 08 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 3 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

The Fresno Superior Court is now hiring for Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters Realtime with little to no court reporting experience

• Must have a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License

Below is the link with information on becoming a Voice Writer and Steno Court Reporter :

Ongoing Incentives

All application materials must be received in NeoGov to be considered for review. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. A resume is required but will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.

DEFINITION : Under general supervision, reports verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court hearings, utilizes the realtime program and transcribes and provides typed transcripts pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Court Reporters are assigned to courtrooms, use stenographic or voice writing equipment to make a verbatim record of court proceedings, including objections made, rulings of the court, arraignments, pleas, sentences, arguments of counsel, instruction to the jury, and perform other duties as required.

Typical Tasks

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES : The information below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

Typical tasks :

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

License : Possession of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the state of California.

AND

Possession of valid Class "C" California Driver's License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.

AND

Equipment : Possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software and ability to use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) to provide realtime transcription services.

AND

Experience : No minimum experience required.

Additional Information

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skill and Ability to :

Sit at a desk and / or in front of a computer display terminal.

Request for Reasonable Accommodations : The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at (559) 457-2050 or via email at . Individuals with hearing and / or speech impairments may also contact Human Resources for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription health benefits :

Choice of Blue Shield (HMO, PPO, HDHP) or Kaiser (HMO, HDHP) health plans effective on your first day of employment. Choice of Delta Dental DPPO or Metlife Dental DHMO plans effective on your first day of employment. Vision coverage through Superior Vision or Kaiser Vision is also available effective on your first day of employment. The Court pays towards employee coverage plus an additional amount per year for family health benefit premiums.

Flexible Spending Accounts :

Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts available. Set pre-tax dollars aside to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking expenses.

Basic Life / AD&D Insurance :

$15,000 Basic Group Life / AD&D insurance provided by employer.

Short Term Disability Insurance (STD) :

STD administered through California State Disability Insurance (SDI).

Retirement :

The Fresno Superior Court participates in the Fresno County Employees Retirement Association (FCERA). Placement in Benefit Tier I or Tier V is contingent upon a candidate's recent employment circumstances. Additionally, FCERA has reciprocity with several California public retirement systems. More information about FCERA can be found at Retirement benefits are integrated with Social Security.

Vacation / Sick :

Paid Time Off (PTO) is initially accrued at the rate of approximately 17 days per year based on being on a continuous paid status; pro-rated for hours worked. Accrual rate increases based on length of service.

Paid Holidays :

The following is a schedule of Court recognized paid holidays for Court employees :

January 1 - New Year's Day

Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday

Third Monday in February - President's Day

March 31 - Cesar Chavez' Birthday

Last Monday in May - Memorial Day

June 19 - Juneteenth

July 4 - Independence Day

First Monday in September - Labor Day

November 11 - Veteran's Day

Last Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day

Friday following Thanksgiving

December 25 - Christmas Day

Additional Benefits Available :

01

Are you a Certified Shorthand Reporter for the State of California?

02

Do you have a YesLaw account?

03

What type of writer equipment / software do you possess?

04

Please list any state certifications and / or national certifications in court reporting. Please do not use abbreviate and include the name of issuing agency / organization. If none, indicate "none"

05

Please list what type of proceedings you have experience in as a court reporter (i.e. criminal, civil, death penalty). If none, indicate "none"

Required Question