What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Reporter - Truckee/Tahoe City position at Superior Court of California, County of Nevada?
This position is a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week. Time will be divided between Nevada County and Placer County, with 20 hours per week at Nevada County Truckee Courthouse, and on occasion the Nevada City Courthouse, and 10 hours per week at the Placer County Courthouse in Tahoe City. Salary information has been adjusted to reflect the 0.75 FTE status. Benefits and Paid Leave, if eligible, do not reflect adjustment and will be prorated based on the 0.75 FTE status.
Under general supervision, Official Court Reporter of Voice Writer reports and transcribes the verbatim record accounts of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts of the proceedings, and, at the direction of the Court, reads the record aloud in court in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSCourt Reporters and Voice Writers provide their own reporting or voice writing and transcription equipment, software, and other materials per Government Code Section 70313. Official Court Reporters and Voice Writers maintain their own reporting notes (the official record of the Court). Preparation of transcripts is accomplished outside of regular working hours. Government Code Section 69950 authorizes Official Court Reporters and Voice Writers to charge, as independent contractors, a standard fee for transcription.
Stenographically, or by use of voice writing equipment, reports verbatim court proceedings by use of Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment and software, and may request clarification from judicial officers and other speakers when necessary to ensure accuracy.
Prepares and reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings at the direction of the Court.
- Transports set up, and maintains personal court reporting or voice writing equipment at the designated work location.
May be asked to perform real time reporting.
Prepares certified transcripts of proceedings.
- Prepares and produces transcripts and copies of transcripts in proper legal form within the timelines required by applicable code sections, California Rules of Court, and statutes for the requesting party.
Prepares printed and/or magnetic media transcripts using computer-aided transcription software.
Organizes, maintains, and destroys a variety of electronic and paper files.
Keeps accurate records related to files, storage, and billing.
Obtains and pays for supplies and maintenance of reporter’s equipment.
Uses reference materials for accurate spelling of medical, technical, and other specialized vocabulary.
Maintains current knowledge of regulations related to court reporting and voice writing.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Bench Officers, Manager and/or Supervisor.
Knowledge of:
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and rules relating to court reporting services, voice writing and transcription;
Knowledge of complex legal, medical, technical, and administrative terminology and procedures.
Court procedures and protocol.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Techniques and procedures of court reporting or voice writing and the use of related materials and transcription equipment; and
Ability to:
Operate a stenotype machine or voice writing equipment and computer to report all court proceedings.
Prepare an accurate and complete official written record. , often of a technical nature;
Attend to and distinguish multiple voices;
Read back the record in open court;
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
Understand and follow complex oral instructions;
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Transcribe accurately from shorthand recordings;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Any combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge and abilities including the knowledge of legal terminology, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED;
Possession of a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) or Voice Writer certification issued by the Court Reporters Board of California, and
Two years of general reporting experience or one year in a trial court in the State of California.
Possession of a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) or Voice Writer certification issued by the Court Reporters Board of California.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide alternate methods of transportation that meets the job requirements.
Court Reporters are prohibited from holding any outside employment as a Court Reporter that is a conflict of interest with the Court.
Court Reporters and Voice Writers provide their own reporting or voice writing and transcription equipment, software and other materials per Government Code Section 70313 They are responsible for obtaining supplies such as records and tapes and providing maintenance for their equipment.
Salary : $59,528 - $72,357
