Stanislaus County Superior Court
Stanislaus County Superior Court is hiring: Court Reporter in Modesto
Stanislaus County Superior Court, Modesto, CA, US, 95351
Salary : $86,548.80 - $103,812.80 Annually
Location : Modesto, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 249
Department: Court Reporter
Opening Date: 11/10/2025
Closing Date: 12/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
$12,000 signing bonus, half at time of time, half after 6 months paid employment
10% Realtime base pay differential for CCRA/NCRA certification
10% Realtime base pay differential per day when Court required (non-certified only)
$700 Professional Development reimbursement
Applicants who, based on their application, possess the desired skills and abilities will be invited to an oral interview.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs technical tasks to stenographically record all court proceedings verbatim using stenographic, computer-aided, and real-time equipment; provides transcripts as requested of court proceedings; reads proceeding information as requested by the court; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Court Reporter is a professional level classification responsible for preparing verbatim records and transcripts of court proceedings. Incumbents are compensated separately for transcripts and copies, which may be prepared after regular court hours. This class is distinguished from Court Reporter Coordinator in that the latter class regularly assigns and trains Court Reporters.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Stenographically record all court proceedings verbatim using stenographic, computer-aided, and real-time equipment and prepares related transcripts; reviews, edits and proofreads transcripts prior to printing.
Provides transcripts as requested of court proceedings.
Reads back proceeding information as requested by the court.
Performs related clerical tasks; files transcripts; binds and delivers transcripts; provides electronic form of transcripts; stores and retrieves stenographic notes; maintains trial and court calendar; orders and maintains office supplies; prepares time records.
Utilizes the Internet to perform transcription research.
Receives and responds to incoming calls and emails; provides information and assistance.
Performs administrative tasks for the department; prepares and issues billing for transcripts; prepares and submits estimates of transcript costs; tracks and reports related statistical data; coordinates appeals with other reporters.
Communicates with appellate clerks; interacts with judges, court clerks, and bailiffs.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work, typically:
Education/Experience:
• Must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or a Certified Voice Writer and provide a copy of the License; and
• Must use computer aided transcription system.
Knowledge of:
• Statutes relating to court reporting services;
• Basic computer knowledge including Windows
• Basic legal, medical and other technical terminology required in court proceedings; and
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Ability to:
• Make a verbatim record of court proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed;
• Read back in open court and promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges and court staff;
• Maintain confidential information where legal standards so require;
• Deal professionally and courteously with the bar and the public in general; and
Special Requirements:
• Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board. Own and maintain appropriate equipment for transcription of court proceedings.
• A valid class C California driver's license may be required. The requirement will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
• Become Realtime reporter within a reasonable period of time.
Supplemental Information
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as bright/dim light or repetitive wrist motion.
The Superior Court of Stanislaus County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Superior Court of Stanislaus County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF STANISLAUS
Regular Full-Time Represented Employees
Benefit Package - 2026
TYPE
SEMI-MONTHLY
DESCRIPTION
SUBJECT TO TAXES
HEALTH INSURANCE
Health Insurance Premiums:
Kaiser
Employee Only $507.00
Employee +1 $1014.00
Family $1368.00
Blue Shield PPO
Employee Only $603.00
Employee +1 $1207.00
Family $1628.00
Blue Shield HDHP w/ HSA
Employee Only $495.50
Employee +1 $989.50
Family $1335.50
Employee pays the following, semi-monthly:
Kaiser
Employee $57.20
Employee +1 $114.40
Family $200.20
Blue Shield PPO
Employee $26.00
Employee +1 $52.00
Family $91.00
Blue Shield HDHP
Employee $10.40
Employee +1 $20.80
Family $36.40
Court Pays the following toward HDHP HSA:
Employee Only $53.13
Employee +1 $106.25
Family $106.25
Health Insurance waive credit with proof of other coverage.
$50.00 per semi-monthly pay period
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
HSA
Federal - No
State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
Waive
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
DENTAL INSURANCE
Delta Dental:
Employee Only $19.75
Employee +1 $39.30
Family $68.00
Delta Dental Enhanced:
Employee Only $23.45
Employee +1 $46.65
Family $80.65
Employee pays the following, semi-monthly:
Delta Dental:
Employee Only $0
Employee + 1 $0
Family $0
Delta Dental Enhanced:
Employee Only $3.70
Employee + 1 $7.35
Family $12.65
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
VISION INSURANCE
Employee Only $4.60
Employee +1 $8.50
Family $13.20
Court pays: 100% of premium
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
SUPPLEMENTAL TERM LIFE INSURANCE
Opt. 1 - $20,000 - $2.10
Opt. 2 - $30,000 - $3.15
Opt. 3 - $50,000 - $5.25
Opt. 4 - $100,000 - $10.50
Opt. 5 - $150,000 - $15.75
Opt. 6 - $200,000 - $21.00
Opt. 7 - $250,000 - $26.25
Opt. 8 - $300,000 - $31.50
This is a total voluntary benefit. All premiums will be deducted semimonthly before tax from employee's paycheck.
Note: Dependent life insurance is not available.
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - Yes for amounts over $50,000.
Retirement Contributable - No
BASIC TERM LIFE INSURANCE $10,000
Court pays term life insurance premiums
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
VACATION ACCRUAL
4.31 hrs (bi-wkly) through 2nd yr.
5.85 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 3rd - 7th yr.
6.77 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 8th - 12th yr.
7.39 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 13th - 18th yr.
8.93 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 19th + yrs.
Prorated if paid less than 80 hours base.
400 hours allowable maximum
Taxed when time is used.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
VACATION
CASH-OUT
Cash out per fiscal year contingent upon budget/approval:
40 hours with 100-hour minimum balance.
60 hours with 200-hour with minimum balance.
MOU provisions apply as appropriate.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes; Tier 6 employees - No
PRE-RETIREMENT
VACATION
CASH-OUT
Up to 60 hours cash out in a fiscal year up to 12 months prior to retirement
Pre-retirement cash out is not available for employees in Tier 6.
Maximum Pre-Retirement Cash-Out includes any amount cashed out per Vacation Cash-Out above during the same 12-month period prior to retirement.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
TERMINATION VACATION CASH OUT
Balance of hours paid at termination.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - No
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
3.7 hours per pay period.
Prorated if paid less than 80 hours base.
96.2 hours annually
Taxed when time is used.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
TERMINATION SICK LEAVE
CASH- OUT
0% = 0-6 years of service.
25% = 6+ years of service.
50% = Upon retirement or death up to 600 hrs. or personal cash out limit. Employees receive hour for hour retirement service credit for any sick leave above 600 hours or their personal maximum amount.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - No
PARKING
Reimbursement of $25/month
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
01
Are you certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter?
02
If you answered Yes to the previous question, please list your Certified Shorthand Reporter license number.
Required Question
Location : Modesto, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 249
Department: Court Reporter
Opening Date: 11/10/2025
Closing Date: 12/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
$12,000 signing bonus, half at time of time, half after 6 months paid employment
10% Realtime base pay differential for CCRA/NCRA certification
10% Realtime base pay differential per day when Court required (non-certified only)
$700 Professional Development reimbursement
Applicants who, based on their application, possess the desired skills and abilities will be invited to an oral interview.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs technical tasks to stenographically record all court proceedings verbatim using stenographic, computer-aided, and real-time equipment; provides transcripts as requested of court proceedings; reads proceeding information as requested by the court; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Court Reporter is a professional level classification responsible for preparing verbatim records and transcripts of court proceedings. Incumbents are compensated separately for transcripts and copies, which may be prepared after regular court hours. This class is distinguished from Court Reporter Coordinator in that the latter class regularly assigns and trains Court Reporters.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Stenographically record all court proceedings verbatim using stenographic, computer-aided, and real-time equipment and prepares related transcripts; reviews, edits and proofreads transcripts prior to printing.
Provides transcripts as requested of court proceedings.
Reads back proceeding information as requested by the court.
Performs related clerical tasks; files transcripts; binds and delivers transcripts; provides electronic form of transcripts; stores and retrieves stenographic notes; maintains trial and court calendar; orders and maintains office supplies; prepares time records.
Utilizes the Internet to perform transcription research.
Receives and responds to incoming calls and emails; provides information and assistance.
Performs administrative tasks for the department; prepares and issues billing for transcripts; prepares and submits estimates of transcript costs; tracks and reports related statistical data; coordinates appeals with other reporters.
Communicates with appellate clerks; interacts with judges, court clerks, and bailiffs.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work, typically:
Education/Experience:
• Must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or a Certified Voice Writer and provide a copy of the License; and
• Must use computer aided transcription system.
Knowledge of:
• Statutes relating to court reporting services;
• Basic computer knowledge including Windows
• Basic legal, medical and other technical terminology required in court proceedings; and
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Ability to:
• Make a verbatim record of court proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed;
• Read back in open court and promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges and court staff;
• Maintain confidential information where legal standards so require;
• Deal professionally and courteously with the bar and the public in general; and
Special Requirements:
• Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board. Own and maintain appropriate equipment for transcription of court proceedings.
• A valid class C California driver's license may be required. The requirement will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
• Become Realtime reporter within a reasonable period of time.
Supplemental Information
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as bright/dim light or repetitive wrist motion.
The Superior Court of Stanislaus County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Superior Court of Stanislaus County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF STANISLAUS
Regular Full-Time Represented Employees
Benefit Package - 2026
TYPE
SEMI-MONTHLY
DESCRIPTION
SUBJECT TO TAXES
HEALTH INSURANCE
Health Insurance Premiums:
Kaiser
Employee Only $507.00
Employee +1 $1014.00
Family $1368.00
Blue Shield PPO
Employee Only $603.00
Employee +1 $1207.00
Family $1628.00
Blue Shield HDHP w/ HSA
Employee Only $495.50
Employee +1 $989.50
Family $1335.50
Employee pays the following, semi-monthly:
Kaiser
Employee $57.20
Employee +1 $114.40
Family $200.20
Blue Shield PPO
Employee $26.00
Employee +1 $52.00
Family $91.00
Blue Shield HDHP
Employee $10.40
Employee +1 $20.80
Family $36.40
Court Pays the following toward HDHP HSA:
Employee Only $53.13
Employee +1 $106.25
Family $106.25
Health Insurance waive credit with proof of other coverage.
$50.00 per semi-monthly pay period
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
HSA
Federal - No
State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
Waive
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
DENTAL INSURANCE
Delta Dental:
Employee Only $19.75
Employee +1 $39.30
Family $68.00
Delta Dental Enhanced:
Employee Only $23.45
Employee +1 $46.65
Family $80.65
Employee pays the following, semi-monthly:
Delta Dental:
Employee Only $0
Employee + 1 $0
Family $0
Delta Dental Enhanced:
Employee Only $3.70
Employee + 1 $7.35
Family $12.65
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
VISION INSURANCE
Employee Only $4.60
Employee +1 $8.50
Family $13.20
Court pays: 100% of premium
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
SUPPLEMENTAL TERM LIFE INSURANCE
Opt. 1 - $20,000 - $2.10
Opt. 2 - $30,000 - $3.15
Opt. 3 - $50,000 - $5.25
Opt. 4 - $100,000 - $10.50
Opt. 5 - $150,000 - $15.75
Opt. 6 - $200,000 - $21.00
Opt. 7 - $250,000 - $26.25
Opt. 8 - $300,000 - $31.50
This is a total voluntary benefit. All premiums will be deducted semimonthly before tax from employee's paycheck.
Note: Dependent life insurance is not available.
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - Yes for amounts over $50,000.
Retirement Contributable - No
BASIC TERM LIFE INSURANCE $10,000
Court pays term life insurance premiums
Premium
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
VACATION ACCRUAL
4.31 hrs (bi-wkly) through 2nd yr.
5.85 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 3rd - 7th yr.
6.77 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 8th - 12th yr.
7.39 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 13th - 18th yr.
8.93 hrs (bi-wkly) beginning 19th + yrs.
Prorated if paid less than 80 hours base.
400 hours allowable maximum
Taxed when time is used.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
VACATION
CASH-OUT
Cash out per fiscal year contingent upon budget/approval:
40 hours with 100-hour minimum balance.
60 hours with 200-hour with minimum balance.
MOU provisions apply as appropriate.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes; Tier 6 employees - No
PRE-RETIREMENT
VACATION
CASH-OUT
Up to 60 hours cash out in a fiscal year up to 12 months prior to retirement
Pre-retirement cash out is not available for employees in Tier 6.
Maximum Pre-Retirement Cash-Out includes any amount cashed out per Vacation Cash-Out above during the same 12-month period prior to retirement.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
TERMINATION VACATION CASH OUT
Balance of hours paid at termination.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - No
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
3.7 hours per pay period.
Prorated if paid less than 80 hours base.
96.2 hours annually
Taxed when time is used.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - Yes
TERMINATION SICK LEAVE
CASH- OUT
0% = 0-6 years of service.
25% = 6+ years of service.
50% = Upon retirement or death up to 600 hrs. or personal cash out limit. Employees receive hour for hour retirement service credit for any sick leave above 600 hours or their personal maximum amount.
Federal/State - Yes
FICA/Medicare - Yes
Retirement Contributable - No
PARKING
Reimbursement of $25/month
Federal/State - No
FICA/Medicare - No
Retirement Contributable - No
01
Are you certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered Yes to the previous question, please list your Certified Shorthand Reporter license number.
Required Question