What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART-TIME OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER position at San Bernardino Superior Court?
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino seeks a certified shorthand reporter to fill immediate vacancies for Part-Time Official Court Reporter.
SALARY UPDATES
Effective the first full pay period on October 2024, the salary range will increase by 3% .
* Please note: Part-time employees shall receive pro-rata benefits/accruals or incentives according to the Memorandum of Understanding provisions based upon the number of hours worked.
About the Job
Under general supervision and in accordance with applicable code sections, reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic or voice written record of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts and reads aloud recorded proceedings at the direction of the court; and performs related duties as assigned. Part-time Official Court Reporters are employees of the San Bernardino County Superior Court and are responsible for the accurate verbatim reporting and transcription of official court proceedings.
The Part-time Official Court Reporter is responsible for preparation and billing of transcripts on an individual contractor basis, following an established fee schedule. Incumbents are assigned to a court district or division and assigned to courtrooms per a schedule to meet the needs of the court. They may also be required to change assignments and districts on short notice or work temporary assignments at other court locations. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within a framework of established policies and procedures. Employees in this class typically report to an Operations Supervisor, District Manager or other supervisory or management classification.
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This recruitment may close at any time based on the needs of the court and interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Typical duties of a Part-time Official Court Reporter may include, but are not limited to:
- Records verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic or voice writing equipment, computer-aided transcription equipment and real-time software; asks judge and other speakers for clarification of testimony, instructions, orders or actions when necessary to ensure accuracy.
- Reports all case type proceedings including but not limited to civil, family law, delinquency, dependency, probate and criminal, including death penalty matters.
- Transports, sets up and maintains personal court reporting equipment at the designated work location; researches medical, legal and technical terminology, as well as, case citations and related information; develops and modifies custom software dictionaries; maintains court reporting, transcription and archival equipment.
- Receives and processes transcript requests, estimates cost, and prepares and produces transcripts and copies of transcripts in a timely manner, as required by applicable code sections, Rules of Court, and statutes for the requesting parties; produces and certifies formal, written transcripts of court proceedings; prepares daily transcripts as needed; archives electronic notes on a court electronic storage system.
- Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files; organizes and ensures security of official records.
- Responds to phone calls, electronic mail and personal inquiries for services.
- Provides court reporter services in other courtrooms countywide when regularly assigned court is not in session.
- Prepares and coordinates a variety of work reports and records, and attends meetings as required.
- Reviews and edits testimony prior to requested read back to jurors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Completion of a recognized training course in court reporting or an associate degree in court reporting, resulting in certification and licensure by the State of California Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.
Upon in-house Realtime Reporting Certification, incumbents will receive a three percent (3%) pay differential (on base salary only). Incumbents holding National Realtime Certification will receive six percent (6%) pay differential (on base salary only).
Licenses: Certificates; Special Requirements:
- A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the court's vehicle insurance program.
- Current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.
- Realtime certification is required and incumbents must pass in-house Realtime Reporting Certification during their first six (6) months of assignment to successfully pass probation or be terminated.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental application.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
- Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
- Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in selection process will include background check and a reference check.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers@sb-court.org. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
The physical and mental demands described on the job description, or by clicking here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.
Salary : $48 - $61
