Court Reporter Pro Tem (Tahoe) Job at GovernmentJobs.com in Tahoe City

Court Reporter Pro Tempore

Placer County Superior Court is seeking a Court Reporter Pro Tempore. The salary range for this position is $100,796.80 - $119,745.60 annually. The location for this position is Tahoe City, CA. This is a pro tem position within the Operations department under the MC - Court Reporters division. The opening date for applications is 01/02/2026. Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received.

Job Summary

Special Information for Court Reporter Pro Tempore positions:

• Court Reporter Pro Tempore positions are extra-help positions with an intermittent schedule. Notice of available work assignments will be provided with as much advanced notice as possible. Same day assignment offers may occur.
• Court Reporter Pro Tempore positions will be paid in half-day (4 hour) and full-day (8 hour) increments. Work that extends beyond eight hours in a single day will be paid at an hourly rate, consistent with the court's timekeeping and overtime policies.
• Court Reporter Pro Tempore employees may not work more than 960 hours per fiscal year.
• Court Reporter Pro Tempore employees can become eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits under certain circumstances. The court will review eligibility for these benefits every six (6) months. If a Court Reporter Pro Tempore employee worked a minimum of 480 paid hours in a designated six (6) month period, the Court Reporter Pro Tempore employee will be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits for the following designated six (6) month period. The court's contributions to these benefits will be based on the proportion of hours worked in the designated six-month period compared to the hours that would have been worked by a full-time employee. To continue benefits, an employee must be credited with a minimum of 480 paid hours in each subsequent designated six (6) month period. If these minimum hours are not met, the Court Reporter Pro Tem will lose eligibility. Court Reporter Pro Tempore positions are not eligible for medical in lieu benefits. Court Reporter Pro Tempore positions are extra help positions for the purposes of all benefits, not specifically listed above.
• Court Reporter Pro Tempore employees notified prior to 4:00 pm the day prior to their previously scheduled work day are not entitled to compensation. Court Reporter Pro Tempore employees who are notified after 4:00 pm the day prior to a previously scheduled work day that they are no longer needed, will be entitled to either: 1) report as originally scheduled or 2) inform the court that they will not report and receive two (2) hours of pay.

Definition: Under general supervision, the court reporter records and transcribes verbatim official records and proceedings of all testimony and activity in cases heard before the Superior Court, utilizes the real-time program and transcribes pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification are responsible for making verbatim official records of court proceedings in machine shorthand and providing read back of all or portions of the record upon request.

Judgment and Responsibility: Court Reporters are subject matter experts and are assigned responsibilities at the journey level; possess specialized knowledge, skills, and experience and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties. Incumbents report to a Unit Manager. Work assignments are typically assigned by the Unit Manager or a Senior Court Clerk or similar classification.

Essential Functions

Essential functions duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attends court sessions as assigned and makes verbatim official records of the proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed.
• Provides real-time reporting.
• Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judicial officer.
• Identify speakers properly, and note the introduction of exhibits or evidence.
• Prepares, or has prepared, transcripts of proceedings upon request; certifies the accuracy of court transcripts; files official transcripts. Preparation of transcripts are governed by statutes, rules, regulations, and court policy.
• Meet court-fixed and statutory deadlines for transcriptions, obtain extensions when necessary.
• Report proceedings as directed by the court or judicial officer.
• Researches as necessary to verify case citations, spellings of legal, medical, and other specialized terms used in the case.
• Prepares indices of witnesses and exhibits.
• Attend staff and other work-related meetings, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities
• Serve as a representative of the Court, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Court community and with the public.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, including transcription machines, computer terminals, printers and related equipment.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from courtroom proceedings participants.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Possession of a valid certification by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs as a Certified Shorthand Reporter. License must be in good standing and fees must be current at all times. Must provide copy of current license to Court Reporter Supervisor each time it is renewed. Prior experience in a courtroom as a certified court reporter is preferred.

Supplemental Information

General qualifications:

Criminal History and Background Checks: Candidates are required to pass a fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ). Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required depending on the position or the ability to provide alternate methods of transportation that meets job requirements. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighting up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time;
• Ability to move from one place to another place within a facility;
• Periodically required travel to other locations;
• Some reaching for items above and below desk level;
• Speak and hear;
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls;
• Perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists;
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; and
• The incumbent may be required to work hours beyond their regularly scheduled shift.

Working Conditions: Job duties are generally performed in an indoor office setting with environmental controls. Assigned work is performed in a standard courtroom setting. Assigned incumbents are expected to work inside buildings, alone, or closely with others. Routine noises and noise levels occur within the work environment. This classification may be required to drive to other Placer Superior Court locations and may opt to be cross assigned to other Superior Court locations throughout California.