Court Reporter

About the role

The Hearing Reporter provides assistance and support to Workers’ Compensation Judges and the Department of Industrial Relations in adjudication and administrative matters. They take verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, trials, and other formal meetings in machine shorthand. They also take and transcribe dictated summaries of hearings, prepare verbatim transcripts and other legal or administrative documents using computer-aided transcription and word-processing software, enter statistical data in data management programs, copy and scan documents using various office equipment, perform incidental related clerical and stenographic work, and may travel to other locations throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, trials, and other formal meetings in machine shorthand.
• Takes and transcribes dictated summaries of hearings.
• Prepares verbatim transcripts and other legal or administrative documents using computer-aided transcription and word-processing software.
• Enters statistical data in data management programs.
• Copies and scans documents using various office equipment.
• Performs incidental related clerical and stenographic work.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year of experience taking and transcribing verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, proceedings, trials, and other formal meetings in shorthand or machine shorthand writing.
• Possession of a State of California License as a Certified Shorthand Reporter.
• Possession of a Certificate of Proficiency or a Certificate of Merit issued by the National Shorthand Reporters’ Association (NSRA).

Qualifications

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3. To be considered for this Hearing Reporter job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: here. Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

Benefits

Working Conditions: This position is located at: 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92108-4424. The incumbent works in a smoke-free environment. Work may be performed in high-rise buildings with elevators and stairs or in courtrooms/offices at ground level, under LED lighting, controlled temperature, quiet to moderate noise levels. Cubicle with computer, phone, and other office equipment. The position requires the ability for prolonged sitting and to work at a computer for extended periods of time and to move and transport office items including stenotype equipment and documents in a safe manner. May require travel to other locations throughout the state.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40-hour work week). Effective July 1, Telework available one (1) day per week.

Special Requirements

Ability to type at a rate of not less than 50 net words per minute.

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: Until Filled. Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).