Court Reporter (500C)

Examples of Duties

Position Overview

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.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 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.
• Those 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.
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 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.

Compensation

$5,115.65 to $5,754.36 biweekly ($133,007 to $149,613 annually)

Benefits

• 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
• Holiday pay

Signing Bonus

Upon hire, a new Official Court Reporter hired on or after June 1, 2026, and on or before October 31, 2027, will be eligible to be paid a $10,000.00 signing bonus. If the new reporter previously worked for the court, there must be a break in service of at least one year from the separation date to the rehire date for that reporter to be eligible for this signing bonus.

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.

Selection Process

• Initial Screening
• Oral Interview

Other Appointment Information

• Employment is subject to security clearance.
• Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment.
• Information presented on employment applications, resumes and attachments and during the selection process is subject to verification.
• Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which conflict with the interests of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.
• Immigration laws require that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, must provide proof of work eligibility.

Supplemental Information

• How To Apply
• Interested individuals must apply online and include a valid email address where the applicant can receive future correspondence regarding the position.
• Applicants must submit ALL the following items:
• Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, online employment application (fully completed).
• Resume.
• Copy of your license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California.
• The preparation of the online application, including the resume and the copy of your license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California, is very important to the selection process. It is recommended that applicants review the information in this announcement and on the application very carefully.
• Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be corrected, changed or resubmitted.

Required Questions

• Are you currently licensed as a Certified Shorthand Reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California?
• Are you able to report in Realtime and possess the applicable equipment?
• As instructed, I have attached my resume.
• As instructed, I have attached a copy of my license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California.
• As instructed, I have attached a copy of my Realtime certification, if applicable.