County of San Mateo is hiring: Court Reporter - Superior Court of California in

Court Reporter - Superior Court of California

Join the County of San Mateo as a Court Reporter, helping to record verbatim court proceedings and provide essential support to judges across criminal, civil, family, and juvenile departments.

Base pay range: $137,134.40/yr – $137,134.40/yr

Responsibilities

• Attend courtroom sessions to record all proceedings.
• Prepare verbatim transcripts of testimony, objections, rulings, pleas, and sentences.
• Read aloud court reporting notes upon request.
• Certify the accuracy of court transcripts.
• Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the court.
• Operate office equipment, including computers and printers.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California.
• Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of courtroom procedures, legal terminology, and records management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with real‑time reporting equipment and standard office equipment.

Application Requirements

Open and promotional: anyone with a California Shorthand Reporter license may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra‑help/limited term position will receive five points added to their final passing score.

The application process includes: a scored Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation based solely on supplemental questionnaire responses (weight: 100%). Candidates who pass the T&E evaluation are placed on an eligible list; the top candidates are invited for an interview. Secondary screening may involve an education and experience appraisal or other examinations. All examinations are conducted in San Mateo County; applicants are responsible for their own expenses.

Applications must be submitted online via the County website or at http://jobs.smcgov.org/ and received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. This continuous recruitment may close at any time; the final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance.

For more information, visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ or email Virginia Bottarini at vbottarini@sanmateocourt.org.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Government Administration