Court Reporter Part-Time

Under general supervision, the court reporter records and transcribes verbatim official records and proceedings of all testimony and activity in cases heard before the Superior Court, utilizes the real-time program and transcribes pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification 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.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Attends court sessions as assigned and makes verbatim official records of the proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed. Provides real-time reporting. Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judicial officer. Identify speakers properly, and note the introduction of exhibits or evidence. Prepares, or has prepared, transcripts of proceedings upon request; certifies the accuracy of court transcripts; files official transcripts. Preparation of transcripts are governed by statutes, rules, regulations, and court policy. Meet court-fixed and statutory deadlines for transcriptions, obtain extensions when necessary. Report proceedings as directed by the court or judicial officer. Researches as necessary to verify case citations, spellings of legal, medical, and other specialized terms used in the case. Prepares indices of witnesses and exhibits. Attend staff and other work-related meetings, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities Serve as a representative of the Court, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Court community and with the public. Operates a variety of office equipment, including transcription machines, computer terminals, printers and related equipment. Responds to requests and inquiries from courtroom proceedings participants. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid certification by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs as a Certified Shorthand Reporter. License must be in good standing and fees must be current at all times. Must provide copy of current license to Court Reporter Supervisor each time it is renewed. Prior experience in a courtroom as a certified court reporter is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighting up to 25 pounds; Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time; Ability to move from one place to another place within a facility; Periodically required travel to other locations; Some reaching for items above and below desk level; Speak and hear; Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; Perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; and The incumbent may be required to work hours beyond their regularly scheduled shift.

Working Conditions:

Job duties are generally performed in an indoor office setting with environmental controls. Assigned work is performed in a standard courtroom setting. Assigned incumbents are expected to work inside buildings, alone, or closely with others. Routine noises and noise levels occur within the work environment. This classification may be required to drive to other Placer Superior Court locations and may opt to be cross assigned to other Superior Court locations throughout California. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal business hours:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may occur on an occasional basis.