Court Reporter

Salary : $79,370.69 - $96,475.56 Annually
Location : Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 21-00122
Department:Court Reporters
Opening Date: 10/31/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under general supervision, records and transcribes verbatim stenographic accounts of official court proceedings, prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings and performs other related work as may be required.
The Position

• Reports verbatim testimony and court proceedings using an accepted method of machine shorthand.
  
• Prepares and reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judge.
  
• Prepares certified transcripts of proceedings.

• Prioritizes requests for transcripts in order to meet legal deadlines.
  
• Prepares printed and/or magnetic media transcripts using computer-aided transcription software.
  
• Organizes, maintains and destroys a variety of electronic and paper files.
  
• Keeps accurate records related to files, storage and billing.
  
• Obtains and pays for supplies and maintenance of reporter's own equipment.

• Uses reference materials for accurate spelling of medical, technical and other specialized vocabulary.
  
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations related to court reporting.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, statutes and rules relating to court reporting services.
  
• Knowledge of complex legal, medical, technical and administrative terminology and procedures.
  
• Court procedures and protocol.
  
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation.

• Techniques and procedures for use of machine short hand equipment; and

Ability to:

• Take machine shorthand at the speed and accuracy specified for licensing by the State of California;
  
• Make a verbatim record of court proceedings, often of a technical nature;

• Attend to and distinguish multiple voices;
  
• Read back the record in open court;
  
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
  
• Understand and follow complex oral instructions;
  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

• Transcribe accurately from shorthand recordings;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Typical Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge and abilities including the knowledge of legal terminology, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED;
  
• Certification by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or Certified Court Reporter; and
  
• Two years general reporting experience or one year in a trial court in the State of California.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession in good standing of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter issued by the California Court Reporters Board, California Department of Consumer Affairs or evidence of successful testing in accordance with Government Code Section 69942.
Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide alternate methods of transportation that meets the job requirements.
Court Reporters are prohibited from holding any outside employment as a Court Reporter that is a conflict of interest with the Court.
Court Reporters provide their own reporting and transcription equipment. They are responsible for obtaining supplies such as records and tapes and providing maintenance for their equipment.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS RAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment; vision to read handwritten and printed material and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds such as files, books or boxes of paper. Sitting for extended periods of time daily; moving short distances, minimal twisting, bending, stooping and lifting in the performance of assigned duties. Good memory and recall is necessary for the accurate and timely transfer of information. Assigned work is normally performed in an office environment. Employee works in a high stress environment and is exposed to high demand situations in the performance of required duties, continuous contact with staff, patrons and the general public.
Accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Miscellaneous Requirements: Candidates are required to pass a fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ). Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying.
Superior Court of California, County of Nevada offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, vision care, dental care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), basic life insurance, CalPERS pension, deferred compensation plans, holidays, and paid leave program (PLP).
Insurance: The court offers medical, dental, and vision plans through CalPERS, Delta Dental and VSP. The court's contribution towards health care fully covers the majority of plans at the employee, employee + one and family level. Employees may contribute to an FSA for additional health care costs. Employees receive basic life insurance and may upgrade the court-sponsored plan for additional coverage.
CalPERS Pension: Employees new to CalPERS receive a 2% at 62 pension formula. Both the court and the employee contribute to the PERS retirement plan.
Visit CalPERS at for additional information for Classic members and for reciprocity.
Other Benefits: The court offers 457 deferred compensation plans to which employees may contribute. The court is currently match 457 plan contributions, up to $500 annually.
Court Holidays: The court offers 14 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
Paid Leave Program: The court's Paid Leave Program (PLP) is a combined leave program of both vacation and sick time.
PLP Accrual Per Pay Period
0-4 Years: 7.08 Hours
5-12 Years: 8.31 Hours
13 Years: 9.54 Hours
14+ Years: 11.08 Hours
Full-time service with the court is qualifying employment for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For more information about PSLF qualification requirements, visit the