Court Reporter, Realtime Steno/Voice Writing (Part-time, Permanent)

About the role

The Fresno Superior Court is now hiring for Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters Realtime with little to no court reporting experience. **Must have a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License**.

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

• License: Possession of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the state of California.
• AND Possession of valid Class “C” California Driver’s License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.
• AND Equipment: Possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software and ability to use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) to provide realtime transcription services.
• AND Experience: No minimum experience required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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

• $6,250 Hiring Bonus if retired from Fresno Superior Court;
• Up to $54.21 per hour (depending on level/years’ experience);
• 6% differential Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly);
• An additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (for a total of 10% non-cumulative);
• 2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement;
• Free Onsite secured parking is provided;
• $25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend.

Pay

Hourly: $44.58 - $54.21

Schedule

Work primarily indoors.