Contra Costa County Superior Court is hiring: Court Reporter/Voice Writer - Part

Salary : $50.77 - $58.78 Hourly

Location : Need to be available to work at any Contra Costa Superior Court Location, CA

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 01-05-2024-FB04

Department : Court Reporters

Opening Date : 12 / 08 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa

Announces an open recruitment for : Part-Time Court Reporter

50.77 - $58.78. per hour

• Base salary only; additional pay differentials may apply, see benefits section below.

Final Filing - Continuous

The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is conducting an open recruitment to fill Part-Time Court Reporter vacancies. Individuals selected must be available to be assigned to any court location, work a full eight (8) hour work day, and will work half time (.5 FTE) or greater. Part time schedules currently being offered will work a minimum of 40 hours every two weeks, 5 full days over two weeks, i.e., three full days one week and two full days the next week.

An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other vacancies in the future. Only incumbents who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date may apply.

Part-time employees will have the same job duties and responsibilities as full-time employees for their hours of work including any readback obligations.

Examples of Duties

Maintain a variety of paper and electronic files; and

Perform other related duties as required.

The individuals appointed to these positions must be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude and possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills. Timely communication and punctual attendance is essential .

Minimum / Desirable Qualifications

The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities :

Knowledge of :

Transcript production procedures and practices; and

State and local court rules, procedures and protocols.

Ability to :

Work independently as well as working closely with others; and

Comply with applicable court procedures including Court Procedure 38 - Paperless Steno Writers and Storage of Court Reporter Notes on ACORN.

Pay Differentials :

In addition to the base salary listed above, Court Reporters are eligible for the following pay differentials :

National Realtime Certification : Court Reporters who are nationally certified as a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 10% to apply all the time. Similarly, Court Reporters who are nationally certified as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 7.5% to apply all the time. Court Reporters in the bargaining unit who are nationally certified through NCRA as a Certified Realtime Captioner (CRC) will provide CART services upon request and will be paid an additional differential of 3% to apply all the time.

State Realtime Certification : Court Reporters who are certified by the Deposition Reporter Association as a California Certified Realtime Reporter (CCRR) will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 5% to apply all the time.

Basic Readability : Court Reporters who take and pass the Court's Realtime Basic Readability Test will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 5% to apply all the time unless and until the Court Reporter becomes eligible for the National Certification differential. The Basic Readability Test will be offered to court reporters twice a year in March and October.

Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) : Court Reporters who volunteer to provide CART services for ADA accommodations will be paid $100.00 for a full day and $50.00 for a half day that he or she provides CART services. For purposes of this section, half day shall be defined as any portion of a morning session (between 8am and 12 : 30pm) or afternoon session (between 1 pm and 5pm) on any given date.

With the exception of the CART differential, the pay differentials are not cumulative, which means that the highest differential available is 10% of base salary.

Minimum Qualifications :

Operating system / equipment compatible with ACORN Notes Storage System; and

Highly Desirable Qualifications :

Registered Merit Reporter (RMR); and

Real-time capable and able to provide real time services upon request.

Supplemental Information

Application and Selection Process :

Interested individuals must complete a Court application and provide a valid email address. A cover letter and detailed resume are not required but recommended. To apply, go to : and click on the Job Opportunities tab. After submitting your application all subsequent communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails. For additional information email : jobs@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.

Depending on the number of applications received, an application evaluation committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate's application, and those deemed to be best qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. The court reserves the right revise the testing process in accordance with the Court Personnel Plan and accepted selection practices.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of fingerprint and a criminal record background check is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment.

All employees of the court who operate a vehicle on court business must certify they possess a valid California Driver's License and required levels of automobile insurance.

Convictions

Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying for employment with the court. The court will assess the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has elapsed since the offense was committed, and the nature of the job duties to be performed.

Employment Eligibility :

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present to the Court, at the time of appointment, original documents which show satisfactory proof of : 1.) identity and 2.) U.S. Citizenship or a legal authorization to work in the United States.

Union Representative

This position is represented by SEIU Local 1021.

Applicants with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made so applicants with disabilities may participate in the recruitment process. Please advise Superior Court Human Resources of special needs in advance.

The Court is an equal opportunity employer. The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law

Benefits Package :

Sick leave accruals prorated on a bi-weekly basis, in

Employees in positions who maintain a half time (.5 FTE) or greater shall receive their choice of health, dental and vision plans with court subvention, court paid life insurance, career development / professional development reimbursement and deferred compensation program; and

Hiring Bonus : 1. For each part-time Court Reporter hired, the Court shall provide a hiring bonus as follows : a) $7,500 upon hiring; and b) $7,500 upon successful completion of probation. 2. The hiring bonus is not applicable to Court Reporters who were previously employed by the Court and subsequently rehired by the Court.

Salary : $51 - $59