Court Reporter Job at GovernmentJobs.com in San Francisco
GovernmentJobs.com, San Francisco, CA, United States
Court Reporter
The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from Certified Court Reporters who are interested in working in the San Francisco Court. This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. Compensation is $5,115.65 to $5,754.36 biweekly ($133,007 to $149,613 annually). Realtime Court Reporting is required, and pay premiums are made depending upon a Court Reporter's level of Realtime qualification. Court Reporters who are Realtime Certified receive an 11.5% pay premium and those who are or become Realtime Qualified by the Court will receive a 7% premium. The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and holiday pay. Upon hire, a new Official Court Reporter will be eligible to be paid a $30,000.00 signing bonus. Under the supervision of the Manager, Court Reporters and Interpreters Division, this position is responsible for the verbatim official record; provides readback upon request; prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings; serves as a relief or floater reporter when needed; uses Computer Aided Transcript (CAT); and performs other related duties amongst various courthouses. All Court Reporters are expected to follow the transcript format of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Court business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is performed primarily in courtrooms, chambers, offices and conference rooms. Occasionally, work may be performed at various locations throughout the County to report proceedings as directed by and presided over by a judge or commissioner; continuous contact with judicial officers, attorneys, litigants, other staff and the general public. Physical Requirements: Sit and maintain sustained high-speed reporting for extended periods; occasionally stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and ear-eye-hand coordination necessary to sustain high-speed reporting for extended periods; hear and distinguish words of various tones and volume; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs; corrected vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computers, transcription machines, telephones, calculators, copiers, and fax machines. Must possess and maintain a license, and be in good standing, as a California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) issued by the State of California. Realtime Court Reporting is required, and pay premiums are made depending upon a Court Reporter's level of Realtime qualification. Court Reporters who are Realtime Certified receive an 11.5% pay premium and those who are or become Realtime Qualified by the Court will receive a 7% premium. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of court reporting as regulated by the California Rules of Court, the Government Code, Civil Code of Procedure, Business and Practices Code and various other Code sections applicable to court reporting. Computer-Aided Transcript (CAT) and Westlaw Realtime technology. Medical and other specialized terminology used in Court proceedings. Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, including legal, medical and technical terminology. Ability to: Use computer-aided transcription (CAT) to prepare the official record. Work independently; organize and prioritize transcript production in order to meet and maintain critical time deadlines. Exercise discretion and judgment. Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Provide excellent customer service; establish and maintain effective work relationships with judges and court staff. Possession and maintenance of the following certifications is desirable: NCRA Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) DRA California Certified Realtime Reporter (CCRR) Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) Registered Diplomatic Reporter (RDR)
The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from Certified Court Reporters who are interested in working in the San Francisco Court. This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. Compensation is $5,115.65 to $5,754.36 biweekly ($133,007 to $149,613 annually). Realtime Court Reporting is required, and pay premiums are made depending upon a Court Reporter's level of Realtime qualification. Court Reporters who are Realtime Certified receive an 11.5% pay premium and those who are or become Realtime Qualified by the Court will receive a 7% premium. The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and holiday pay. Upon hire, a new Official Court Reporter will be eligible to be paid a $30,000.00 signing bonus. Under the supervision of the Manager, Court Reporters and Interpreters Division, this position is responsible for the verbatim official record; provides readback upon request; prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings; serves as a relief or floater reporter when needed; uses Computer Aided Transcript (CAT); and performs other related duties amongst various courthouses. All Court Reporters are expected to follow the transcript format of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Court business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is performed primarily in courtrooms, chambers, offices and conference rooms. Occasionally, work may be performed at various locations throughout the County to report proceedings as directed by and presided over by a judge or commissioner; continuous contact with judicial officers, attorneys, litigants, other staff and the general public. Physical Requirements: Sit and maintain sustained high-speed reporting for extended periods; occasionally stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and ear-eye-hand coordination necessary to sustain high-speed reporting for extended periods; hear and distinguish words of various tones and volume; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs; corrected vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computers, transcription machines, telephones, calculators, copiers, and fax machines. Must possess and maintain a license, and be in good standing, as a California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) issued by the State of California. Realtime Court Reporting is required, and pay premiums are made depending upon a Court Reporter's level of Realtime qualification. Court Reporters who are Realtime Certified receive an 11.5% pay premium and those who are or become Realtime Qualified by the Court will receive a 7% premium. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of court reporting as regulated by the California Rules of Court, the Government Code, Civil Code of Procedure, Business and Practices Code and various other Code sections applicable to court reporting. Computer-Aided Transcript (CAT) and Westlaw Realtime technology. Medical and other specialized terminology used in Court proceedings. Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, including legal, medical and technical terminology. Ability to: Use computer-aided transcription (CAT) to prepare the official record. Work independently; organize and prioritize transcript production in order to meet and maintain critical time deadlines. Exercise discretion and judgment. Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Provide excellent customer service; establish and maintain effective work relationships with judges and court staff. Possession and maintenance of the following certifications is desirable: NCRA Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) DRA California Certified Realtime Reporter (CCRR) Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) Registered Diplomatic Reporter (RDR)