What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Reporter position at Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles?
*Updated to include new hire incentives
ABOUT THE COURT
Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4,800 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Court Reporters are responsible for providing accurate verbatim reporting of proceedings in all required or requested court hearings, which include civil, criminal, juvenile, and grand jury. Reporters are responsible for providing real-time reporting services to judicial officers, preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statues, and providing read back upon request.
Various positions available throughout LA County (see all our locations).
SALARY
Full-time: $10,479.82 - $10,767.91 Monthly
Part-time 3/5: $6,287.89 - $6,460.75 Monthly
Daily as needed: $481.83 - $495.08 Full Day
$240.92 - $247.54 Half Day
Applicants with courtroom experience may be eligible for salary negotiation.
TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIES
This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.
THE COURT OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care spending accounts, and life)
- Deferred compensation plans (457) with up to 4% salary match
- Retirement plan (through LA County Employees Retirement Association)
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Mileage and Parking Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited Paid Jury Duty Leave
- Reciprocity relationship between certain public retirement systems in California
NEW HIRE INCENTIVES
New hire incentives available to Machine Stenographers and Voice Writers.
- Signing Bonus - $20,000 - $50,000 (depending on date of hire)
- Relocation Reimbursement - Up to $5,000 if relocating at least 100 air miles from Stanley Mosk Courthouse
- Equipment and Student Loan Allowance - Up to $15,000
- Finder's Fee - Los Angeles Superior Court employees are eligible to receive up to $15,000
ADDITIONAL COURT REPORTER BENEFITS
- Annual Equipment Allowance: $500
- Floater Bonus of 5% per pay period
- Monthly Real-Time Certification Allowance: 5.5%
- Reimbursement for Continuing Education Costs: Up to $1,000
- Reimbursement of Annual California CSR License Fees
- Reimbursement for Annual YesLaw Subscription
- Reimbursement of Realtime Certification Exam Expenses upon Passing
- Opportunity to Earn Extra Income through Supplemental Transcript Services
EXCELLENT TRAINING AND ONBOARDING PROGRAM
- 2-week training and onboarding program including classroom and on-the-job training. Court reporters learn about the Court's various areas of litigation, transcript preparation, billing procedures, and customer interactions.
- 90-day real-time reporting acclimation period affording the court reporter the opportunity to work in different areas of litigation and build litigation specific dictionaries.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet the following selection requirements at the time of application:
- A current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California
- Real-time reporting capability*
- Computer-aided transcription (CAT) capability
- Paperless writer equipped with 1 form of removable memory in addition to internal memory -OR- voice writing equipment
*Court Reporters are required to provide real-time reporting to Judicial Officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.
Note: A valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable qualification. This is not a mandatory requirement:
- Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) Certification
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Qualifying evaluation of certification and selection requirements, based upon submitted application materials.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Applicants who meet the selection requirements will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to one year and may be invited to participate in an oral interview. This will include verification of the equipment requirements and of real-time capability, and a transcription and readback exercise to demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities, and readiness for the position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
For general application information, please access the Online Employment Application Guide.
Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below.
Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to mpenate@lacourt.org.
Salary : $125,758 - $129,215
