Court Reporter/Voice Writer

Duties

• Attend sessions of the Court as assigned and compile a verbatim official record of all courtroom proceedings.
• Read back previously spoken testimony to judges, counsel, witnesses and jurors during court proceedings, to judges in chambers and to jurors during deliberations.
• Prepare a transcripts of all or part of the court record in the format prescribed by the Court upon proper request of the parties or order of the Court and certify final transcripts.
• Operate computer-aided or manual transcription equipment to prepare transcripts; may also operate real-time court reporting equipment during court proceedings.
• Store, deliver and preserve reporting notes as official records of the Court in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 69955.
• Transcribe verbatim notes in typewritten form meeting prescribed deadlines.
• Proofread, collate, bind and deliver completed transcripts as required.
• Prepare excerpts of testimony in typed form as requested for verification of elements of testimony or argument.
• Research and prepare transcripts from past proceedings at the request of the Court, counsel, governmental agencies and litigants.
• Perform basic legal and office file research to ensure appropriate case documentation of names, quotations and similar information.
• Maintain record and prepare basic reports related to work performed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a certificate and be in good standing as a Certified Shorthand Reporter issued by the Court Reporters Board of California or evidence of successful testing in accordance with Government Code Section 69942.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Experience: None required. One year experience as a court reporter in a court of law is highly desired.
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possess and maintain a certificate and be in good standing as a Certified Shorthand Reporter issued by the Court Reporters Board of California or evidence of successful testing in accordance with Government Code Section 69942.

Benefits

• Vacation: 12 days annually initially.
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually.
• Personal Leave: 24 hours annually per year (Based on hire date, hours will be pro-rated for current calendar year).
• Holidays: 12 days annually.
• CalPERS Retirement.
• CalPERS medical insurance (PPO and HMO Options).
• Vision Service Plan insurance.
• Delta Dental Insurance (Premium fully paid by the Court).
• Life Insurance ($40,000 Court paid with additional coverage options available for purchase by employee).
• Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.