Official Court Reporter (Joshua Tree)

Salary : $99,632.00 - $127,316.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino County Court Districts, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Employment
Job Number: 24-038
Department: San Bernardino County Court Districts
Opening Date: 09/15/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is seeking Official Court Reporters to join our team. Our lucrative salary and benefits package for Official Court Reporter is valued at up to $158,469.00.
SALARY UPDATE
3% COLA increase effective October 2024; approximate annual pay rate range from $102,622.76-$131,131.03
Benefit Highlights
About the Position
Under general supervision and in accordance with applicable code sections, the Official Court Reporter reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic record of OFFICIAL COURT proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts and reads aloud recorded proceedings at the direction of the court. Official Court Reporters are employees of the San Bernardino County Superior Court and are responsible for the accurate verbatim reporting and transcription of OFFICIAL COURT proceedings. Incumbents are responsible for providing their own stenographic/computer equipment, software, and other materials per Government Code Section 70313 and preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes. Government Code Section 69950 authorizes Official Court Reporters to charge, as independent contractors, a standard fee for transcription.
For full position details, please visit the job description by clicking here.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the needs of the court and interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Essential Functions
Typical duties of the Official Court Reporter may include, but are not limited to:

1. Records verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic equipment, computer-aided transcription equipment and real-time software; asks judge and other speakers for clarification of testimony, instructions, orders or actions when necessary to ensure accuracy.
2. Reports all case type proceedings including but not limited to civil, family law, delinquency, dependency, probate and criminal, including death penalty matters.
3. Transports, sets up and maintains personal court reporting equipment at the designated work location; researches medical, legal and technical terminology as well as case citations and related information; develops and modifies custom software dictionaries; maintains court reporting, transcription and archival equipment.
4. Receives and processes transcript requests, estimates cost, and prepares and produces transcripts and copies of transcripts in a timely manner as required by applicable code sections, Rules of Court, and statutes for the requesting parties; produces and certifies formal, written transcripts of court proceedings; prepares daily transcripts as needed; archives electronic notes on a court electronic storage system. May provide Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services.
5. Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files; organizes and ensures the security of official records.
6. Responds to phone calls, electronic mail and personal inquiries for services.
7. Provides COURT REPORTER services in other courtrooms countywide when regularly assigned court is not in session.
8. Prepares and coordinates a variety of work reports and records and attends meetings as required.
9. Reviews and edits testimony prior to requested read-back to jurors.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a recognized training course in court reporting or an associate degree in court reporting, resulting is certification and licensure by State of California Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.
Upon in-house Realtime Reporting Certification, incumbents will receive a three percent (3%) pay differential (on base salary only). Incumbents holding National Realtime Certification will receive six percent (6%) pay differential (on base salary only).
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the court's vehicle insurance program.
• Current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Department of Consumers Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.
• Realtime certification is required and incumbents must pass in-house Realtime Reporting Certification during their first six (6) months of assignment to successfully pass probation or be terminated.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental application.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Process

1. Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
2. Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
3. Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.

All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in selection process will include background check and a reference check.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
Physical Characteristics
The physical and mental demands described on the job description, or by clicking are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BENEFITS SUMMARY
The San Bernardino Superior Court offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. A summary of benefits is provided below.
Health and Welfare Benefits
MEDICAL: The Court offers a variety of comprehensive health plan options to fit individual employee needs. The Court contributes up to $200.00 in benefit plan dollars each pay period to help full-time employees pay for health premiums. In addition, the health plan subsidy the court contributes toward the employee cost is 57% of lowest cost HMO plan based on level of coverage.
DENTAL: The dental subsidy is equivalent to 100% of the employee only DPPO coverage plan (but not less than twenty dollars {$20.00} per pay period.)
VISION: Court-paid plan for employees. No co-pay/deductible for eye exams; frames and standard lenses or contact lenses (in lieu of standard lenses) every twelve (12) months.
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: Benefit that provides partial income replacement in the event that an employee is unable to work due to a non-work related disability.
LIFE INSURANCE: Court-paid basic life insurance benefit of $35,000. Additional supplemental life and AD&D insurance benefits may be purchased voluntarily.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees elect to set aside pre-tax money each pay period to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PLAN: This is a type of Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating eligible employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
Leave Allowances
VACATION: Effective during pay period one (based on the bargaining unit), employees will be credited one hundred and sixty hours (160) of vacation leave for immediate use. This amount is prorated if hired after pay period one.
HOLIDAY: Thirteen (13) paid recognized holidays and the accrual of two (2) floating holidays annually.
SICK LEAVE: Employees in regular positions accrue approximately 3.39 hours of sick leave per pay period to use during instances of authorized absence due to illness, injury, or medically related appointments.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: ALL employees are eligible to receive a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours of paid leave per occurrence for bereavement leave due to the death of a person in the immediate family.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans
RETIREMENT: The Court is a 1937 Act employer. More detailed information may be found by contacting SBCERA at (909) 885-7980 or toll-free at 1-877-722-3721 or by visiting the website at San Bernardino County Retirement Association. The Court does not pay into the Social Security system; however, it does contribute to Medicare.
Retirement benefits subject to change.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the Court's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is the supplemental retirement plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their salary, pre or post tax, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees in the pre-tax option postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.
Additional Benefits
TUITION BENEFIT: Employees with at least twelve (12) months of service will be allowed a maximum of $600.00 each fiscal year. These monies may be used for job related education or career development, book fees or to reimburse membership dues in professional organizations..
CAR ALLOWANCE: Use of Court Vehicle.
COMMUTER SERVICES: This program assists with providing information on carpools, rideshare matching, and public transportation options. The Court offers incentives for employees eligible to participating in Ridesharing activities.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to modify the benefit programs in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
01
I understand this classification may be assigned to any district within the San Bernardino County, at any time, based on the needs of the court.

• Yes, I understand I may be assigned to any district within the San Bernardino County, at any time, based on court needs.

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Do you have a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License issued by the Court Reporters Board of California?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently a Pro-Tempore Certified Court Reporter for the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino

• Yes
• No

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Are you Nationally Realtime Certified?

• Yes
• No

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