Job Description
Salary: $46.39 - $56.40 Hourly
Location : San Luis Obispo County, CA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 04/2024
Department: Courtroom Operations Department
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition/Distinguishing Characteristics DEFINITION Under general supervision, records and transcribes, by stenography or voice writing, official verbatim testimony presented at trials and other Court proceedings; furnishes transcripts of such records upon request; performs other related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in this class must be licensed to practice by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter and are required to complete transcripts within the time standards set by law. May work in a variety of Courtroom locations, including specialized assignments.
Typical Tasks - Records verbatim testimony and Court proceedings
- Requests clarification of instructions, orders or other actions to properly note the official record
- Provides real-time transcription or reads back record of proceedings
- Prioritizes requests for transcripts in order to meet legal deadlines
- Prepares printed and/or magnetic media transcripts using computer-aided transcription software
- Reviews and certifies printed transcripts of Court proceedings
- Understands terminology, procedures and regulations related to transcription, billing and collecting
- Organizes, maintains, and archives a variety of electronic and paper files
- Keeps accurate records related to files, storage and billing
- Maintains current knowledge of State regulations related to court reporting
- Transports, sets up, and maintains personal court reporting or voice writing equipment at designated work locations
Employment Standards Knowledge of : - Techniques and procedures for use of court reporting equipment, including real-time computer-aided approaches
- Courtroom procedures, protocol, etiquette, and conventions
- Laws, codes and regulations related to court reporting services
- Technical terminology, documents, and procedures required by Court proceedings
- Rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Standard office methods and equipment
Ability to : - Simultaneously listen to and make verbatim record of Court proceedings
- Pay attention to conversational detail
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information as related to court reporting records
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Transcribe accurately
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work
- Work effectively in an environment with competing background noises
- Operate a variety of office equipment
- Independently exercise good judgment in performing assigned duties
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade.
Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter through the use of stenography, voice writing, or both, issued by the Court Reporters Board of California, in accordance with Government Code Section 69942.
Two years experience as a Court Reporter in a Municipal or Superior Court jurisdiction is highly desired, but not required.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS - Dexterity, coordination and vision to continuously use court reporting equipment, a keyboard, and video display on a daily basis
- Hearing and speech sufficient to accurately record Court proceedings and communicate effectively with the public and Court staff
- Personal mobility to:
- work in various office and Courtroom locations
- move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- move from place to place in various office and Courtroom locations
- sit for prolonged periods of time
BENEFITS: Employees hired to a permanent (regular) position are eligible to participate in Court sponsored retirement, health, vision, and dental programs. Other benefits include life insurance, flexible spending, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement for job related education, and an employee assistance program. Regular employees enjoy thirteen paid holidays per year and accrue vacation and sick leave hours. to view the benefit plan associated with this employment opportunity.
Please reference Technical Unit 18. Please to view our hiring and retention incentives specifically for the Court Reporter classification.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS - JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
All applicants must meet the qualification standards and requirements of the positions as stated on the job announcement. At oral interviews, or as otherwise designated, all documents required for employment must be verified. The Superior Court reserves the right to modify the selection/examination process if it is deemed necessary.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to become an outstanding public employee, including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work well with others.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which may be in conflict with the interest of the Superior Court.
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE: All employees are required to take an oath of allegiance.
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE: Applicants who are offered employment must pass a fingerprint background check. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Court does not discriminate against the disabled. Please advise Human Resources if you will require special accommodation to participate in the examination process or to perform the essential functions of the job. Call (805) 706-3650.
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: All employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of work eligibility.
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