County of Sonoma
Court Reporter (Stenography and Voice Writer)
County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma
Position: Official Superior Court Reporter
Salary
Flat Rate: Court Reporter $59.20; Court Reporter – Real Time/CART $60.96; Court Reporter – National Certification $63.91.
Hiring Bonus: $15,000 upon hire; $5,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period; $5,000 after obtaining 2080 service hours; $5,000 after obtaining an additional 2080 service hours.
Definition Under general direction, an Official Superior Court Court Reporter reports and transcribes the verbatim record of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts at the direction of the Court, reads the record aloud in court in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes. In addition, the Court Reporter Real Time 3% and 8% provides CART services to assist the hearing impaired in any ADA related cases or any other special cases as directed by the Court, and provides real‑time services as directed by the Court Executive Officer or his/her designee.
Distinguishing Characteristics Positions in this class accurately record and produce the official verbatim record of all testimony and proceedings, including transcripts, in cases heard before the Superior Court and other agencies as directed. Reporters provide their own equipment and supplies; maintain their own records and tapes; and are paid separately for transcripts. Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours. Those who are designated in a Real Time/CART role provide real‑time services, as requested.
Responsibilities
Attend sessions of the Superior Court as assigned and make an official verbatim record of proceedings by use of stenograph or voice writing equipment.
Provide read‑back of all or portions of the record instantaneously to judges, counsel, witnesses, and jurors during court proceedings, to judges in chambers, and to jurors during deliberations.
Prepare a timely typewritten transcript of all or part of the court record upon proper request of the parties or order of the Court in the format prescribed by the Court and statute; certify the final transcript.
Ensure that notes, files and records are safely stored and preserved as official records of the Court in accordance with legal provisions.
Provide CART and real‑time services as directed, if applicable.
Perform basic legal and office file research to ensure appropriate case documentation; maintain records and prepare basic reports related to work performed.
Perform additional duties as directed by Court Management, including providing backup reporter coverage for other judicial officers as directed.
Qualifications All Court Reporter classifications must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or Voice Writer. For Court Reporter Real Time 3% the candidate must be able to pass the Court’s real‑time proficiency test and have capability to provide CART services. For Court Reporter Real Time 8% the candidate must be certified by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Certified Real‑time Reporter (CRR) and have capability to provide CART services. Any combination of education, vocational training, or work experience that provides the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed above is acceptable.
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of California statutes relating to court reporting services, CART and ADA.
Knowledge of legal, medical and other technical terminology utilized during courtroom proceedings.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation.
Current trends, practices and developments in court reporting, real‑time and CART technology.
Use, adjustment and minor maintenance of stenographic, voice‑writing, computer and similar equipment related to work.
Ability To
Take verbatim dictation of courtroom and related proceedings, often of a technical nature, at a rate certified to perform the work.
Promptly read back the record in open court and prepare transcripts utilizing CAT software in a timely fashion.
Maintain accurate records and files of work performed.
Adapt to changing court reporting technology.
Provide real‑time/CART services to assist the hearing‑impaired or any other special cases as directed by the Court.
Maintain confidential information where legal standards so require.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, professional clerical staff, attorneys, and the general public.
Other Requirements A valid Class C California driver’s license may be required for certain assignments.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time using specialized equipment; intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; strength to lift files weighing up to 25 pounds; use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.
Process to Apply Please apply online at:
http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/info/jobs . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire screening and a panel interview process. Please list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job‑related qualifications will be invited to an interview.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is committed to creating a diverse environment and an open, inclusive culture free from bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance should advise Human Resources by emailing
humanresources@sonomacourt.org
upon submission of the application.
Background Investigation Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, including verification of prior employment, and the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Finalists must be fingerprinted for criminal record check purposes. Continued employment is contingent upon information received in the report. Convictions may be disqualifying. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
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Hiring Bonus: $15,000 upon hire; $5,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period; $5,000 after obtaining 2080 service hours; $5,000 after obtaining an additional 2080 service hours.
Definition Under general direction, an Official Superior Court Court Reporter reports and transcribes the verbatim record of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts at the direction of the Court, reads the record aloud in court in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes. In addition, the Court Reporter Real Time 3% and 8% provides CART services to assist the hearing impaired in any ADA related cases or any other special cases as directed by the Court, and provides real‑time services as directed by the Court Executive Officer or his/her designee.
Distinguishing Characteristics Positions in this class accurately record and produce the official verbatim record of all testimony and proceedings, including transcripts, in cases heard before the Superior Court and other agencies as directed. Reporters provide their own equipment and supplies; maintain their own records and tapes; and are paid separately for transcripts. Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours. Those who are designated in a Real Time/CART role provide real‑time services, as requested.
Responsibilities
Attend sessions of the Superior Court as assigned and make an official verbatim record of proceedings by use of stenograph or voice writing equipment.
Provide read‑back of all or portions of the record instantaneously to judges, counsel, witnesses, and jurors during court proceedings, to judges in chambers, and to jurors during deliberations.
Prepare a timely typewritten transcript of all or part of the court record upon proper request of the parties or order of the Court in the format prescribed by the Court and statute; certify the final transcript.
Ensure that notes, files and records are safely stored and preserved as official records of the Court in accordance with legal provisions.
Provide CART and real‑time services as directed, if applicable.
Perform basic legal and office file research to ensure appropriate case documentation; maintain records and prepare basic reports related to work performed.
Perform additional duties as directed by Court Management, including providing backup reporter coverage for other judicial officers as directed.
Qualifications All Court Reporter classifications must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or Voice Writer. For Court Reporter Real Time 3% the candidate must be able to pass the Court’s real‑time proficiency test and have capability to provide CART services. For Court Reporter Real Time 8% the candidate must be certified by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) as a Certified Real‑time Reporter (CRR) and have capability to provide CART services. Any combination of education, vocational training, or work experience that provides the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed above is acceptable.
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of California statutes relating to court reporting services, CART and ADA.
Knowledge of legal, medical and other technical terminology utilized during courtroom proceedings.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation.
Current trends, practices and developments in court reporting, real‑time and CART technology.
Use, adjustment and minor maintenance of stenographic, voice‑writing, computer and similar equipment related to work.
Ability To
Take verbatim dictation of courtroom and related proceedings, often of a technical nature, at a rate certified to perform the work.
Promptly read back the record in open court and prepare transcripts utilizing CAT software in a timely fashion.
Maintain accurate records and files of work performed.
Adapt to changing court reporting technology.
Provide real‑time/CART services to assist the hearing‑impaired or any other special cases as directed by the Court.
Maintain confidential information where legal standards so require.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, professional clerical staff, attorneys, and the general public.
Other Requirements A valid Class C California driver’s license may be required for certain assignments.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time using specialized equipment; intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; strength to lift files weighing up to 25 pounds; use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.
Process to Apply Please apply online at:
http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/info/jobs . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire screening and a panel interview process. Please list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job‑related qualifications will be invited to an interview.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is committed to creating a diverse environment and an open, inclusive culture free from bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance should advise Human Resources by emailing
humanresources@sonomacourt.org
upon submission of the application.
Background Investigation Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, including verification of prior employment, and the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Finalists must be fingerprinted for criminal record check purposes. Continued employment is contingent upon information received in the report. Convictions may be disqualifying. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
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