Superior Court, County of Santa Clara is hiring: Court Reporter in Santa Clara

Overview

VOICE WRITERS: Now accepting applications for voice writers. FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND EXTRA HELP positions available.

New Hires will receive a $7,500 SIGNING BONUS. The sign-on bonus is offered to all new bargaining unit employees and is paid out as follows: $4,000 upon beginning work, $2,000 at the first anniversary of employment, and $1,500 at the second anniversary of employment.

Salary

Salary steps are presented as a range from lowest to highest and are allocated into four steps. Progression to the next step occurs after completing one year of service in the current step.

Benefits

• CalPERS Retirement Plan: benefit formula determined per California Public Employees Retirement System regulations.
• Health Benefits: plans through Kaiser, HealthNet, and Valley Health Plan. The Court fully pays for medical coverage for employee and dependents when selecting Kaiser; the Court also fully covers the premium for dental and vision insurance.
• Holidays and Leave: 14 paid holidays, 16 vacation days in the first year, 4 personal leave days, a birthday holiday, and 100 hours of sick leave per year.
• Longevity Pay: $50 per pay period after 2,611 days of continuous service.
• Deferred compensation plans available.
• Realtime/CART Court Reporting Certification Differential: 10% for state or national realtime certification (CRR, CRP, CCRR, CRG, FCRR); 5% for completing Court-administered realtime certification test.
• Benefits prorated for part-time and limited benefits for Extra Help.

Reimbursements up to $2,000 for limited equipment may be available. A California Driver’s license may be required; travel between facilities may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Make verbatim official records of court proceedings using machine shorthand and provide read back upon request.
• Under direction, stenographically record and maintain an official record, read notes as requested, prepare transcripts, and perform related duties.
• Attend court sessions, record proceedings at high speed, provide read back, and prepare transcripts.
• Process court information using realtime technology where applicable.
• Maintain paper and electronic files and perform related duties as required.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and transcript production procedures; English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to record shorthand at 200 WPM with 97.5% accuracy; plan and organize work to meet deadlines; interact with judges, staff, attorneys, and the public.
• Ability to manage varying dialects and speech patterns; work independently and with others; maintain confidentiality as required.

Working Conditions and Essential Functions

• Indoor work environment with potential for stress and deadlines; high-speed stenographic work; frequent use of stenographic equipment and electronic transcription tools.
• Essential functions include recording proceedings, providing read back, and producing transcripts.
• Physical demands include long periods of keyboard use, occasional lifting up to 15 pounds, walking, bending, and stooping.

Examination and Application

• Screening panel to determine qualifications for written and/or oral examinations.
• Application includes online submission and electronic copies of resume and California Certified Shorthand Reporters Board certification.
• The Superior Court is establishing an eligibility list to fill temporary and permanent vacancies. Indicate interest for temporary or permanent employment on the application.

The Court is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests contact Human Resources at hresources@scscourt.org or (408) 882-2700. TDD: (408) 882-2787. The Court must verify identity and employment authorization for all new employees as required by law.