Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County is hiring: Court Reporter/Voic

Court Reporter/Voice Writer – Part Time

Superior Court of California – Contra Costa County

Salary: $50.77 – $58.78 per hour; base only; additional pay differentials may apply.

Job Location

County of Contra Costa, any court location.

Schedule & Time Commitment

Full eight‑hour work day; part‑time (.5 FTE) or greater. Minimum 40 hours every two weeks (5 full days over two weeks).

Responsibilities

• Attend court sessions as assigned and produce verbatim stenographic records.
• Provide immediate read‑back of all or portions of the record upon request.
• Prepare printed or magnetic media transcripts of court proceedings.
• Use computer‑aided or manual transcription to prepare transcripts in prescribed formats and deadlines.
• Review, certify and file printed transcripts; provide daily transcripts as needed.
• Be real‑time capable and provide real‑time services upon request.
• Provide, at own expense, all necessary equipment and materials pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 10.810.
• Maintain paper and electronic files.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporter Board.
• Operating system/equipment compatible with ACORN Notes Storage System.

Knowledge and Skills

• Legal terminology; basic medical and other specialized terminology required for court proceedings and protocol.
• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of shorthand reporting.
• Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Transcript production procedures and practices.
• State and local court rules, procedures and protocols.

Abilities

• Record shorthand at minimum 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy.
• Provide real‑time services upon request.
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with judges, court staff, attorneys and the public.
• Respond timely and appropriately to inquiries and requests.
• Maintain responsibility for providing court reporting and transcription equipment.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Comply with applicable court procedures.

Pay Differentials

• National Realtime Certification: 10% differential for a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR). 7.5% for a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR). 3% for a Certified Realtime Captioner (CRC).
• State Realtime Certification: 5% differential for a California Certified Realtime Reporter (CCRR).
• Basic Readability: 5% differential for passing Court’s Realtime Basic Readability Test.
• Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART): $100 per full day, $50 per half day.
• Only the highest of these differentials applies (max 10% of base salary).

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Communication Access Real‑time Translation (CART) certified.
• NCRA Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR).
• Registered Professional Reporter (RPR).
• Registered Merit Reporter (RMR).
• Real‑time capable and able to provide real‑time services upon request.

Application and Selection Process

Please submit a Court application through the Superior Court portal. A cover letter and resume are not required but recommended. All communications will be via email. For additional information contact jobs@contracosta.courts.ca.gov. The court reserves the right to revise the testing process as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Court is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities should inform the court in advance. The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law.

Union Representation

This position is represented by SEIU Local 1021.

Employment Conditions

Successful completion of fingerprint and criminal record background check required prior to appointment.

Employees operating a vehicle on court business must certify possession of a valid California driver’s license and required levels of automobile insurance.

Felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying subject to court assessment.

Applicants must provide satisfactory proof of identity and U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.