Court Reporter Per Diem, El Centro

Court Reporter

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, take verbatim notes at court hearings, trials and other proceedings; transcribe stenographic notes to produce transcripts of courtroom activities. Court Reporters hired after July 2014 will comply with the following government code. GOV CODE§ 69950 (a) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (b) The fee fora first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words. (c) A trial court practice and policy as to thenumber of words or folios on a typical transcript page shall not be unilaterally changed by a trial court.Examples of essential duties include: Attend court hearings, trials and other proceedings to take stenographic notes. Take verbatim notes of verbal communication in the courtroom. Accurately transcribe stenographic notes and prepare transcripts on computerized stenographic equipment. Read, review, edit and correct written materials.Take stenographic notes of multi-voice legal proceedings at the rate of 200 words per minute. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain up-to-date reference materials regarding court reporting. Work independently with little direction. Attend court proceedings at various locations.Minimum qualifications include: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to requirements to become a Certified Shorthand Reporter. A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy. Must be a Certified Shorthand Reporter (C.S.R.) in the state of California.Physical and mental demands include: Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands or arms. Stand; walk; sit; talk or hear; and occasionally to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Use written and oral communication skills; read and understand information and documents; analyze and solve basic problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines; and interact with Court staff, other organizations and the public.Work environment includes: Continuous driving and exposure to traffic and traffic-related hazards. Frequently work near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Occasionally loud noise level. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request for applicants with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.