Employment Opportunities

Position Overview: The Clerk’s Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Official Court Reporter to United States District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks. As part of the Operations section, the Court Reporter records verbatim all proceedings as directed, and reports to the Court Reporter/ECR Coordinator.

Representative Duties: Responsibilities include attending and recording verbatim all proceedings as directed by a judge or court or requested by any party who has agreed to pay the fees established by the Judicial Conference of the United States; reading back all or any portion of the court records; reviewing the court calendar and noting the appearance of attorneys, witnesses, and the proper spelling of their names; producing transcripts within strict time limitations; billing, delivering, and/or mailing official transcripts prepared; certifying and filing with the Clerk of Court original records and a copy of transcripts prepared; covering other courts as needed; and performing all other duties as assigned.

The incumbent is responsible for providing and maintaining his or her own computer equipment and telephone. Court reporter positions are eligible to receive a court-provided parking space as part of their employment and a private office. Court reporters are also eligible to participate in the Clerk’s Office telework program.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, a minimum of three references with contact information, and the AO-78 Application Form available through the application portal. All application materials must be submitted through the CASD HR Application Portal.

Minimum Qualifications: Level 1 candidates must be high school graduates or equivalent, possess a minimum of one year of prime court reporting experience in freelance service, other courts, or a combination thereof, and have qualified by testing for listing on the National Court Reporters Association’s Registry of Professional Reporters or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

To qualify above Level 1, candidates must meet the Level 1 qualifications and the following requirements: Level 2 requires merit certification from NCRA or an equivalent examination. Level 3 requires real-time certification from NCRA or an equivalent examination. Level 4 requires merit and real-time certifications from NCRA or equivalent examinations. Level 5 applies to official court reporters appointed before October 11, 2009, after 10 years of service in the federal courts and with merit and real-time certifications.

This service includes credit for time spent serving in a federal court as a contract or per diem reporter. Work in this position is performed in an office setting. This is not a full-time telework position.

Benefits: Salary is one component of the comprehensive compensation package offered by the Federal Court. Federal court employees may be eligible for 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, a flexible work schedule, immediate matching contributions through the Thrift Savings Plan, pre-tax health, dependent care, and transportation programs, insurance plans, car-pooling options, and a transportation subsidy. Employer benefit contributions equate to no less than 33% of an employee’s total compensation. Eligibility may vary by appointment type and length.

The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, is currently accepting applications for Court Reporter, job number 21/2200JUL, through continuous recruitment.

Under general direction, an Official Superior Court Court Reporter reports and transcribes the verbatim record of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts at the direction of the Court, reads the record aloud in court in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes.

In addition, the Court Reporter Real Time 3% and 8% provides CART services to assist the hearing impaired in any ADA related cases or any other special cases as directed by the Court, and provides real-time as directed by the Court Executive Officer or his/her designee.

COURT REPORTERS NEEDED! Come visit the wonders of the redwoods and the ocean in DEL NORTE COUNTY.

DEL NORTE SUPERIOR COURT is recruiting for full-time, part-time or per diem reporters—Voice Writers Welcome, too!

The Superior Court for the County of Riverside is recruiting for the position Court Reporter – Intermittent (Desert Only: Blythe, Indio, and Palm Springs).

The court is accepting applications for an Official Court Reporter position in our Sacramento courthouse. The position offers an excellent opportunity to launch or continue a career in federal service and will appeal to experienced court reporters seeking a work/life balance.

Applicants will find the court offers a professional and friendly work environment with a focus on work/life balance. Recurring telework will be available as business needs permit. Materials will be reviewed as they are filed, and candidates of interest will be contacted for more information.

Seeking Voir Dire Transcripts for research project on criminal jury trials, any county. Rough drafts OK. Retired reporters welcome! Flexible rates, bulk welcome.

Benefits: $12,000 Signing Bonus, half at time of hire, half after 6 months of paid employment.

Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board is required.

Application Requirements: This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. An electronic copy of your Resume and your Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board must also be submitted as an attachment to this application submission.

Certificated paralegal and former CR agency manager.

Salary range is $118,149–$135,871, plus significant outside transcript income potential.

This is a Court wide recruitment intended to fill Certified Shorthand Reporter positions used throughout multiple Court locations. Court reporters may be eligible for Real Time Differential pay as detailed in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Court and United Public Employees (UPE). Non-certified Real Time Court Reporters and Court Reporter Pro Tem who provide Real Time services to the Court will receive a 5% pay differential for each pay period in which Real Time services are provided.

Court Reporters who hold a current National Court Reporters Association’s Certified Real Time Reporter (CRR) certification in good standing shall receive a 10% pay differential for providing Real Time services. Must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter and must be able to pass a criminal history background check.

Join our team as an Official Court Reporter with the Superior Court of Los Angeles! We have full-time and part-time positions available, offering competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.

• Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance
• Up to $15,000 for Equipment & Student Loans
• $15,000 Finder’s Fee for Current LASC Employees

Limited incentives available—Apply today!

Join the Superior Court of California, County of Imperial Court Reporter team to experience a great career opportunity with a competitive benefits package which currently includes Hiring and Relocation Incentives.

Annual Bonus: 1st year $65,000, 2nd year $25,000, 3rd year $25,000. Relocation Incentives California CSR Test and Travel Reimbursement up to $1,400. Up to $25,000 to relocate (minimum distance 150-mile radius). Referral Bonus $1,000 per referral. Technology Stipend $2,000 lump sum.

Subject to terms and conditions outlined in applicable MOU available upon request.

The Superior Court of California, County of Solano is currently hiring full- or part-time Court Reporters!

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is the 7th largest unified trial court in California. Its 77 Judicial Officers work in one of the 7 Courthouses within the County and are supported by close to 600 full-time Court employees. COURT REPORTERS are responsible for making verbatim official records of court proceedings in machine shorthand and providing read back of all or portions of the record upon request.

Under direction, this specialized classification stenographically records and maintains an official record of court proceedings, reads notes as requested, prepares transcripts, and performs other related duties as required.

Applications may be submitted for Full Time, Part Time and Extra Help opportunities.