Court Reporter/Voice Writer

Job Responsibilities Under general direction, accurately take down verbatim in machine shorthand or voice writing all required or requested court hearings; read back the record upon request; produce official, verbatim transcripts of court proceedings in conformity with court standards, codes, Rules of Court, and time requirements; maintain records in accordance with GC 69955; and perform related duties. Stenographically or voice records verbatim notes of all court proceedings for extended periods of time; Provides transcription or reads back record of proceedings; Requests clarification from speakers as necessary for accuracy; Produces and certifies formal, written transcripts; Maintains two forms of archival of stenographic notes and transcripts; Archives notes on court provided electronic storage system; Organizes and ensures security and confidentiality of official records; Receives and processes transcript requests in a timely manner; Provides estimates of cost of transcripts; Researches medical, legal and technical terminology as well as case citations and related information as necessary for an accurate court record; Maintains current software program of choice; Transports, sets up and maintains court reporting, transcription and archival equipment; Provides rough transcript to judicial officers upon request. Licensure and Certifications In accordance with Section 8016 of the California Business and Professions Code, official court reporters working in any court shall possess a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the Court Reporters Board of California. Realtime skills National Court Reporter Association or other Realtime certification. Requirements Because the Court operates in multiple branches, the employee may be required to travel to other court locations. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is therefore required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Laws, regulations and practices relating to court reporting and transcription; Legal terminology, court operations and courtroom procedure; courtroom etiquette and conventions; Court reporting computer software. Report court proceedings at a rate of 200-plus words per minute; Grammar and transcription knowledge to complete accurate transcripts; Time management of multiple transcript requests and court coverage assignments. Simultaneously listen to and make verbatim record of court proceedings; Pay attention to conversational details; Operate and maintain reporting equipment and related computer equipment; Work in presence of court audience; Ability to drive to Court's other location to conduct Court business. Application Process Please visit our website at www.ventura.courts.ca.gov. This recruitment is continuous and will be closed when we have received sufficient number of qualified applications. All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. A comparative screening will be conducted to identify candidates who will be invited to go through the recruitment process. Selected candidates may be invited to an oral examination or selection interview, to be scheduled by the hiring manager. (Date: TBD) For reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact Human Resources at (805) 289-8618. #J-18808-Ljbffr