Overview
Official Court Reporter role at Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. Current vacancies in Lompoc and Santa Maria.
Under general supervision, serves as the Official Court Reporter for assigned proceedings in Santa Barbara courts by recording and transcribing verbatim accounts of official court proceedings using shorthand reporting; furnishing timely transcripts of such records and performing other related work as may be required.
Responsibilities
- Takes and transcribes verbatim statements of court proceedings as required.
- Identifies speakers properly and notes the introduction of exhibits or evidence.
- Prepares transcriptions in proper legal form.
- Meets court-fixed deadlines for transcripts.
- Provides read back as directed.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the judges or administrative staff.
- Provides reporting and transcription equipment as needed; maintains own records and tapes; is paid separately for transcripts.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter, issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, in accordance with Government Code Section 69942.Shall use computer-aided transcription in the course of their work.Must provide their own reporting and transcription equipment.Real-time reporting ability is highly preferred, but not required.Required Experience : Ability to take shorthand at the speed and accuracy specified for licensing; attend to and distinguish multiple voices; maintain confidentiality; understand and follow complex instructions.Knowledge : Statutes or Rules of Court relating to court reporting; legal, medical and administrative terminology; grammar and punctuation; court reporting and transcription equipment; courtroom procedures and protocol.Ability : Produce a verbatim record at a high speed; read back in open court and promptly prepare transcripts; establish and maintain professional relationships with judges, court staff, the bar, and the public.Qualifications (Cont.)
Employment Standards examples : signficant items include ability to use shorthand; CA licensure; equipment responsibility.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
LegalIndustries
Government AdministrationCompensation and Benefits
Signing bonus : $7,500 to be paid over the first yearTuition reimbursement : up to $3,750 for verbatim reporting educationHealth and dental insurance : 100% of employee health premium; 100% of health premium for Employee + Dependent; 100% for Employee + Family; and dental premium coverageOther benefits : 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday; Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time; retirement contributionsPayment schedule : $2,500 at signing; $2,500 after 6 months; $2,500 after one year; initial employment with certification $750; after one year $1,000; up to $2,000 after two years with certification.
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