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Imperial Court Hotel

Court Reporter Job at Imperial Court Hotel in El Centro

Imperial Court Hotel, El Centro, CA, United States, 92243

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Overview

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.

Benefits

  • Signing Bonus: $25,000
  • Annual Bonus:
    • 12 months: $30,000
    • 24 months: $25,000
    • 36 months: $25,000
    • 48 months: $25,000
    • 60 months: $25,000
    • 72 months: $25,000
  • Relocation Incentives
    • California CSR Test up to $400 and Travel Reimbursement up to $1,000
    • Up to $25,000 to relocate (min. distance 150-mile radius)
  • Referral Bonus: $1,000 per referral
  • Technology Stipend: $2,000 lump sum (subject to terms and conditions outlined in applicable MOU available upon request)

Position Details

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.

Qualifications

  • Minimum qualifications: 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.

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.

Pay and Leave

The Court provides a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes salary and benefits paid by the Court. This is a non-exempt hourly position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both Court and Employee.

Leave Provisions

  • Sick leave accrues at a rate of 0.0500 per hour worked, max 80 hours per pay period. Maximum accrual per pay period is 4 hours.
  • Vacation time accrues based on years of service, capped at 240 hours:
    • From date of hire to 60 months (5 years): 0.038462 per hour worked, equivalent to 10 days per year.
    • 60 to 120 months (5 to 10 years): 0.057690 per hour, equivalent to 15 days per year.
    • 120 to 180 months (10 to 15 years): 0.069230 per hour, equivalent to 18 days per year.
    • 180 to 240 months (15 to 20 years): 0.080760 per hour, equivalent to 21 days per year.
    • Over 240 months (20 years +): 0.088460 per hour, equivalent to 23 days per year. This bracket is capped at 320 hours.
  • Jury leave is paid at the employee's regular rate of pay by the court. Employee mileage or expense reimbursement is paid.
  • Military Leave provided in accordance with the law.
  • Bereavement leave is 9 days per rolling 12 months.

Holidays

14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Lincoln's Birthday
  • President's Day
  • Cesar Chavez Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Native American Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Legal

Industries

  • Hospitality
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