Court Reporter, Realtime Steno/Voice Writing (Full-time, Permanent)
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Title: Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters Realtime (but we shouldn't repeat title as heading)
- Must have valid CSR License.
- Steps: STEP 1-5? Actually they list Hourly, Biweekly, Monthly, Annually values for steps 1-5. This is pay scale.
- Ongoing Incentives $11,000 Hiring Bonus.
- Salary up to $54.21/hr or $112,757/yr (depending on level/years’ experience)
- 6% differential Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)
- Additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (total 10% non-cumulative)
- 2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement
- Free Onsite secured parking is provided
- $25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend.
- Application instructions (to be removed)
- Definition: Under general supervision, reports verbatim testimony...
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Court Reporters are assigned...
- Typical Tasks: list of duties.
- Minimum Qualifications: License CSR, valid Class C CA Driver's License or ability to travel, Equipment: possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software and ability to use CAT, Experience: No minimum experience required.
- Additional Information: Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of policies, procedures, statutes, court standards, English language spelling grammar punctuation legal terminology medical and other technical terminology, courtroom procedures and protocol, electronic equipment necessary to complete court transcripts and fundamental knowledge of office equipment. Skill and ability: strong oral and written expression, comprehend written info, hear and understand spoken words, understand speech of another, coordinate finger movements, make fast simple repetitive movements of hands/fingers/wrists, recall information, provide transcription, flexibility, see typed info at close range, transcribe verbatim testimony and provide realtime reporting, coordinate work processes with others, record shorthand at min 200 wpm with 97.5% accuracy, ability to perform duties on site and in any courtroom, operate necessary equipment such as stenotype machine or stenomask, hear acuity to detect loud voices and soft whispers, verbally comprehend and retain court proceedings, travel independently to various assignments throughout Fresno County.
- Background Investigations: Convictions may be disqualifying, modified background investigation and fingerprinting, false statements may result in disqualification.
- Request for Reasonable Accommodations: EEO statement (should be removed as boilerplate). Also contact info for accommodation (should be removed as boilerplate? It's part of EEO/accommodation statement; we should remove that as boilerplate per instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So we remove the accommodation request paragraph.
We need to include sections: About the role (maybe description), Responsibilities (Typical Tasks), Requirements (Minimum Qualifications?), Qualifications (maybe Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities?), Skills (maybe part of Qualifications), Benefits (list of incentives, bonuses, differentials, reimbursements, parking, stipend), Pay (the salary schedule), Schedule? Not mentioned; no schedule info, so we should not create Schedule section.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific pay numbers.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include the pay steps: Hourly 44.58, 46.81, 49.16, 51.62, 54.21; Biweekly 3,566 etc; Monthly etc; Annually etc. Also mention Ongoing Incentives $11,000 Hiring Bonus. Salary up to $54.21/hr or $112,757/yr (depending on level/years’ experience). 6% differential Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly). Additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (total 10% non-cumulative). 2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement. Free Onsite secured parking. $25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend.
We also need to include definition and distinguishing characteristics maybe as part of About the role or Responsibilities. The definition is a brief description of role; we can put under About the role.
Distinguishing Characteristics maybe also part of About the role.
Typical Tasks list: we need to output as - for duties.
Minimum Qualifications: we need to output as list? It says use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for Minimum Qualifications we can list each requirement as
- . Also for Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities we can list as
- under Skills or Qualifications.
We need to decide sections:
- About the role: include definition and distinguishing characteristics (maybe short prose). Could be a
containing both sentences.
- Responsibilities: Typical Tasks list.
- Requirements: Minimum Qualifications list.
- Qualifications/Skills: Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities list.
- Benefits: list of incentives, bonuses, differentials, reimbursements, parking, stipend.
- Pay: the salary schedule (maybe also include hiring bonus? but bonus is in Benefits). Pay section includes the hourly/biweekly/monthly/annual numbers and maybe the up to salary.
We should not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include boilerplate: EEO, accommodation request, application instructions (NeoGov, resume required, incomplete packets, etc). Also remove the link to becoming a voice writer (the linktr.ee). Also remove STEP 1 STEP 2 etc? Actually those are just labels for the pay steps; we can keep the pay numbers but we can drop the "STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5" as they are just labels; but we need to preserve the numbers. We could present as a table or list. Since we need to use
- for any list, we could list each step with its pay. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can present as a list: Step 1: Hourly $44.58, Biweekly $3,566, Monthly $7,727, Annually $92,726; etc. That preserves info.
We also need to include the "Ongoing Incentives $11,000 Hiring Bonus" as benefit.
We need to include "Free Onsite secured parking is provided" as benefit.
We need to include "$25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend." as benefit.
We need to include "2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement" as benefit.
We need to include "6% differential Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)" and "Additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (for a total of 10% non-cumulative)" as benefit or maybe as Pay differential? Could be under Benefits or Pay. Since it's a differential, maybe under Benefits. We'll put under Benefits.
Now we need to ensure we don't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
Under general supervision, reports verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court hearings, utilizes the realtime program and transcribes and provides typed transcripts pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies. Court Reporters are assigned to courtrooms, use stenographic or voice writing equipment to make a verbatim record of court proceedings, including objections made, rulings of the court, arraignments, pleas, sentences, arguments of counsel, instruction to the jury, and perform other duties as required.
Responsibilities
- Report accurately and verbatim all proceedings in all assigned sessions;
- Provide realtime reporting;
- Read back testimony as requested during court proceedings;
- Prepare, and certify official court transcripts of proceedings in accordance with applicable codes, statutes, rules, regulations and policies;
- Maintain reporter notes and transcript files in accordance with applicable codes, statutes, rules, regulations and policies;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the state of California.
- Possession of valid Class “C” California Driver’s License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.
- Possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software and ability to use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) to provide realtime transcription services.
- No minimum experience required.
Skills
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, statutes and court standards and other legal and administrative requirements governing transcription of court proceedings;
- English language: spelling, grammar, punctuation, legal terminology, medical and other technical terminology required for court proceedings;
- Courtroom procedures and protocol;
- Electronic equipment necessary to complete court transcripts and fundamental knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to: office phones, copiers and printers;
- Strong oral and written expression to communicate with judicial officers, attorneys, other court staff, and other entities in the scope of performing duties;
- Comprehend written information and material;
- Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences;
- Understand the speech of another person;
- Coordinate movements of the fingers of both hands;
- Make fast and simple repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and wrists;
- Recall information such as words, numbers, and sources;
- Provide transcription of court proceedings;
- Flexibility, demonstrated by a willingness to take on a variety of reporting assignments;
- See typed information at close range;
- Transcribe verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court proceedings and provide Realtime reporting;
- Coordinate work processes and results with others including attorneys, judicial officers, court administrators and other Court staff;
- Record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy, including compliance with all applicable statutes, court rules, policies and procedures;
- Ability to perform duties on site and in any courtroom as assigned;
- Operate necessary equipment such as a stenotype machine or a stenomask;
- Hear acuity to detect loud voices and soft whispers;
- Verbally comprehend and retain court proceedings;
- Travel independently to various court reporting assignments throughout Fresno County based on the operational needs of the Superior Court.
Benefits
- $11,000 Hiring Bonus (ongoing incentives)
- 6% differential for Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)
- Additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (total 10% non‑cumulative)
- 2025‑2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement
- Free on‑site secured parking
- $25 monthly reimbursement for YesLaw stipend
Pay
- Step 1: Hourly $44.58 • Biweekly $3,56
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for Minimum Qualifications we can list each requirement as
- . Also for Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities we can list as
- under Skills or Qualifications.
We need to decide sections:
- About the role: include definition and distinguishing characteristics (maybe short prose). Could be a
containing both sentences. - Responsibilities: Typical Tasks list. - Requirements: Minimum Qualifications list. - Qualifications/Skills: Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities list. - Benefits: list of incentives, bonuses, differentials, reimbursements, parking, stipend. - Pay: the salary schedule (maybe also include hiring bonus? but bonus is in Benefits). Pay section includes the hourly/biweekly/monthly/annual numbers and maybe the up to salary. We should not repeat job title as heading. We must not include boilerplate: EEO, accommodation request, application instructions (NeoGov, resume required, incomplete packets, etc). Also remove the link to becoming a voice writer (the linktr.ee). Also remove STEP 1 STEP 2 etc? Actually those are just labels for the pay steps; we can keep the pay numbers but we can drop the "STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5" as they are just labels; but we need to preserve the numbers. We could present as a table or list. Since we need to use
- for any list, we could list each step with its pay. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can present as a list: Step 1: Hourly $44.58, Biweekly $3,566, Monthly $7,727, Annually $92,726; etc. That preserves info.
We also need to include the "Ongoing Incentives $11,000 Hiring Bonus" as benefit.
We need to include "Free Onsite secured parking is provided" as benefit.
We need to include "$25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend." as benefit.
We need to include "2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement" as benefit.
We need to include "6% differential Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)" and "Additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (for a total of 10% non-cumulative)" as benefit or maybe as Pay differential? Could be under Benefits or Pay. Since it's a differential, maybe under Benefits. We'll put under Benefits.
Now we need to ensure we don't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
Under general supervision, reports verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court hearings, utilizes the realtime program and transcribes and provides typed transcripts pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies. Court Reporters are assigned to courtrooms, use stenographic or voice writing equipment to make a verbatim record of court proceedings, including objections made, rulings of the court, arraignments, pleas, sentences, arguments of counsel, instruction to the jury, and perform other duties as required.
Responsibilities
- Report accurately and verbatim all proceedings in all assigned sessions;
- Provide realtime reporting;
- Read back testimony as requested during court proceedings;
- Prepare, and certify official court transcripts of proceedings in accordance with applicable codes, statutes, rules, regulations and policies;
- Maintain reporter notes and transcript files in accordance with applicable codes, statutes, rules, regulations and policies;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the state of California.
- Possession of valid Class “C” California Driver’s License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.
- Possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software and ability to use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) to provide realtime transcription services.
- No minimum experience required.
Skills
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, statutes and court standards and other legal and administrative requirements governing transcription of court proceedings;
- English language: spelling, grammar, punctuation, legal terminology, medical and other technical terminology required for court proceedings;
- Courtroom procedures and protocol;
- Electronic equipment necessary to complete court transcripts and fundamental knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to: office phones, copiers and printers;
- Strong oral and written expression to communicate with judicial officers, attorneys, other court staff, and other entities in the scope of performing duties;
- Comprehend written information and material;
- Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences;
- Understand the speech of another person;
- Coordinate movements of the fingers of both hands;
- Make fast and simple repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and wrists;
- Recall information such as words, numbers, and sources;
- Provide transcription of court proceedings;
- Flexibility, demonstrated by a willingness to take on a variety of reporting assignments;
- See typed information at close range;
- Transcribe verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court proceedings and provide Realtime reporting;
- Coordinate work processes and results with others including attorneys, judicial officers, court administrators and other Court staff;
- Record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy, including compliance with all applicable statutes, court rules, policies and procedures;
- Ability to perform duties on site and in any courtroom as assigned;
- Operate necessary equipment such as a stenotype machine or a stenomask;
- Hear acuity to detect loud voices and soft whispers;
- Verbally comprehend and retain court proceedings;
- Travel independently to various court reporting assignments throughout Fresno County based on the operational needs of the Superior Court.
Benefits
- $11,000 Hiring Bonus (ongoing incentives)
- 6% differential for Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)
- Additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (total 10% non‑cumulative)
- 2025‑2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement
- Free on‑site secured parking
- $25 monthly reimbursement for YesLaw stipend
Pay
- Step 1: Hourly $44.58 • Biweekly $3,56
- for any list, we could list each step with its pay. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can present as a list: Step 1: Hourly $44.58, Biweekly $3,566, Monthly $7,727, Annually $92,726; etc. That preserves info.
We also need to include the "Ongoing Incentives $11,000 Hiring Bonus" as benefit.
We need to include "Free Onsite secured parking is provided" as benefit.
We need to include "$25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend." as benefit.
We need to include "2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement" as benefit.
We need to include "6% differential Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)" and "Additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (for a total of 10% non-cumulative)" as benefit or maybe as Pay differential? Could be under Benefits or Pay. Since it's a differential, maybe under Benefits. We'll put under Benefits.
Now we need to ensure we don't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure: