Court Reporter

About the Position

Court Reporters are responsible for providing accurate verbatim reporting of proceedings in all required or requested court hearings, which include civil, criminal, juvenile, and grand jury. Reporters are responsible for providing real-time reporting services to judicial officers, preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes, and providing read back upon request.

Varieties of Positions Available

Versions of this position are available throughout LA County. This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.

SALARY

• Full-time: $11,117.91 - $11,423.18 Monthly
• Part-time 3/5: $6,540.71 - $6,720.38 Monthly
• Daily as needed: $511.17 - $525.20 Full Day $250.60 - $257.49 Half Day

Applicants with courtroom experience may be eligible for salary negotiation.

The Court Offers Excellent Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care spending accounts, and life)
• Deferred compensation plan 457 with up to 4% salary match & a 401k (no match)
• Retail retirement plan (through LA County Employees Retirement Association)
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave 14 Paid Holidays Bereavement LeaveMileage and Parking ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramUnlimited Paid Jury Duty LeaveReciprocity relationship between certain public retirement systems in California

Additional Court Reporter Benefits

• Annual Equipment Allowance: $500
• Floater Bonus of 5% per pay period
• Monthly Real-Time Certification Allowance: 5.5%
• Reimbursement for Continuing Education Costs: Up to $1,000
• Reimbursement of Annual California CSR License Fees
• Reimbursement of Annual YesLaw Subscription
• Reimbursement of Realtime Certification Exam Expenses upon Passing
• Opportunity to Earn Extra Income through Supplemental Transcript Services

Training and Onboarding

2-week training and onboarding program including classroom and on-the-job training. Court reporters learn about the Court's various areas of litigation, transcript preparation, billing procedures, and customer interactions. 90-day real-time reporting acclimation period affording the court reporter the opportunity to work in different areas of litigation and build litigation specific dictionaries.

Selection Requirements

• A current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California
• Real-time reporting capability*
• Computer-aided transcription (CAT) capability
• Paperless writer equipped with 1 form of removable memory in addition to internal memory -OR- voice writing equipment

Court Reporters are required to provide real-time reporting to Judicial Officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.

Note: A valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable qualifications. This is not a mandatory requirement:

• Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) Certification

What To Expect After Applying

We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

• EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of certification and selection requirements, based upon submitted application materials.
• ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who meet the selection requirements will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to one year and may be invited to participate in an oral interview. This will include verification of the equipment requirements and of real-time capability, and a transcription and readback exercise to demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities, and readiness for the position.

Please note that candidates who receive a Court Reporter job offer from the Court are required to have professional court reporting software installed in their laptop prior to beginning employment with the Court.

Questions Regarding This Posting

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to Nicole Valencia, Staffing Partner.