Court Reporter jobs in Monterey, CA

Court Reporter documents court proceedings by using a stenotype machine. May require completion of a 2-4 year training program at a vocational school. Being a Court Reporter has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Court Reporter works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Court Reporter
  • Superior Court of California, County of Monterey
  • Monterey, CA FULL_TIME
  • • SIGNING INCENTIVE- $20,000 total for a full-time Court Reporter; $10,000 the first pay period after one full month of employment, $5,000 the first pay period after one-year anniversary, and $5,000 after two-year anniversary* • FULL-TIME COURT REPORTERS START AT; pay step consistent with their experience. • STUDENT LOAN AND EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE; $10,000 for each full-time newly certified and hired court reporter; $5,000 initial payment, payable the first pay period after hire, $5,000 the first pay period after one-year anniversary.* • RETENTION PAYMENT FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME COURT REPORTERS; $10,000 for each full-time Court Reporter employed as of March 1, 2024, and through the first full pay period of February 2025; $5,000 first full pay period after March 1, 2024, $5,000 first full pay period of February 2025. • FINDERS FEE FOR COURT EMPLOYEES WHO REFER OFFICIAL COURT REPORTERS TO THE COURT; $5,000 total; $2,500 after new hire's orientation; $2,500 at new hire's one-year anniversary.* *for hires prior to March 1, 2025.
      ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: •Pay Differential for Realtime Services: 4% for Court Certified, 7 % for Nationally Certified. •Court Reporter State License Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $200. per calendar year, subject to eligibility. •Reimbursement for Annual Association Membership Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $500. for the annual National Court Reporters' Association (NCRA) and/or California Court Reporters's Association (CCRA) membership fee. •Reimbursement for Equipment and Software Expenses: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $600 per calendar year for the purchase of equipment, equipment maintenance, or software required for Court-assigned court reporting or captioning. •Reimbursement for Convention Registration Fee: Reimbursed at actual cost up to $500 per calendar year for member cost of registration for the California Court Reporters Association (CCRA) annual convention. •Educational Assistance Policy: Up to $1000. per year.
  • This recruitment will remain open until the position has been filled.
    DESCRIPTION Under direction, the official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim official record; provides readback upon request; prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings; and performs other related duties. Employment Standards/Typical Qualifications: Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board is required. Incumbents provide and maintain the necessary equipment for the transcription of court proceedings. A valid California Driver's license may be required. Employees in this classification may be required to use their own vehicle to travel between facilities. Court Reporter realtime skills and/or certification are desirable. A pay differential is available for realtime services.Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work, and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
    1. Primary work is to attend court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic records of the proceedings.
    2. Provide immediate readback of all or portions of the court proceedings upon instruction of the judge.
    3. Prepare printed, electronic or digital media transcripts of court proceedings.
    4. Review and certify transcripts for accuracy, and files transcripts of court proceedings as required by statutes and as ordered by the Court.
    5. Prioritize requests for transcripts in order to meet legal timelines.
    6. Maintain a variety of electronic and paper files of the court record for which the reporter is directly responsible, prepares daily transcripts as needed, and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by order of the court.
    7. Serve as a relief or floater reporter when needed in any court location.
    8. Upload court reporter notes monthly to the "Court Reporter notes archival system."
    9. Perform related duties as assigned
    Knowledge and Abilities Any combination of education, training and/or experience which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of:
    1. California Law, Rules of Court, court forms and procedures that relate to court reporting services.
    2. Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
    3. Courtroom practices and procedures.
    4. Legal terminology, basic medical and other specialized and technical terminology required for court proceedings and protocol.
    5. Computer equipment and data processing programs.
    Ability to:
    1. Hear and distinguish words spoken in varying tones and volumes.
    2. Use Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT).
    3. Record verbatim testimony at a rate certified to perform the work.
    4. Provide read back of all or portions of the record instantaneously upon request as may be required in examination of witnesses or request of the jury.
    5. Promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate and certify the final transcript.
    6. Safely maintain the files and notes of the court record for which court reporters are responsible.
    7. Work independently with minimum supervision.
    8. Handle more than one task simultaneously, while maintaining a sense of direction.
    9. Maintain attention to detail; organize and prioritize work and meet critical time deadlines.
    10. Maintain confidential information where legal standards so require.
    11. Type accurately and operate a personal computer and other types of office equipment.
    12. Use, adjust, move and perform minor maintenance of stenographic and similar equipment related to work.
    13. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
    14. Provide excellent customer service; establish and maintain effective work relationships with judges, judicial officers, professional and clerical staff, attorneys, and the general public.
    15. Be available and have reliable ways to be contacted when needed on assignment in other locations.
    16. Keep equipment readily available and be prepared to go to another assignment in a different department or location as needed in little advance notice.
    EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING The knowledge and skills listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education, or training, typically: Experience: Three (3) years of significant, directly related certified shorthand reporting or voice writing experience, preferably in a court environment. Education: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade (high school) or GED. License: Possess and maintain a license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter or a license as a voice writer issued by the State of California.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    1. During the hours court is open for transaction of judicial business, incumbents shall not engage in, or solicit to engage in any other employment in their professional capacity. Other transcriptions not mandatory by statute must be done on own time outside of work hours. The incumbent primary duties are to attend court and transcribe transcripts that are mandatory by statute and/or ordered by the court.
    2. Incumbents provide, move/handle and maintain their own equipment and cover the costs of transcribing the record in return for a fee set by statute.
    REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to:
    1. To possess and maintain an active, valid certified Shorthand Reporter license issued by the State of California.
    2. Successfully pass a background investigation.
    3. Possess a valid current California class C license, (or) the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation approved by the hiring authority.
    4. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying.
    5. Work history: False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
    6. Incumbent provides and maintains, at own expense, all necessary equipment and materials to produce verbatim record, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 10.810(b) (8) 810.
    7. Incumbent is prohibited from holding any outside employment which conflicts with providing services to the court.
    PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS The physical and sensory abilities required for this classification include: Ability to:
    1. Sit at a desk and/or in front of a stenographic machine or computer video display terminal for extended periods of time.
    2. Hear well enough to understand faint conversation.
    3. Incumbent may be exposed to volatile courtroom situations, unpleasant odors, and/or distasteful evidence.
    4. Twist and bend your neck while sitting at a desk in front of a stenographic machine.
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Court Reporter - Part-Time
  • Superior Court of California, County of Monterey
  • Salinas, CA PART_TIME
  • Description This recruitment will remain open until the position has been filled. In order to be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents: 1. Court Applica...
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Court Interpreter - Spanish
  • Superior Court of California, County of Monterey
  • Monterey, CA FULL_TIME
  • Full-time (40 hours per week), Spanish language positions currently open. Only candidates possessing a current, valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of C...
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Legal Processing Clerk II (Official Classification is Deputy Court Clerk II)
  • Superior Court of California, County of Monterey
  • Monterey, CA FULL_TIME
  • The purpose of this recruitment is to fill vacant positions at the Monterey Courthouse (but employees may be assigned to any Court location). Also, an eligibility list of applicants will be establishe...
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Salinas Reporter and Newsletter Writer
  • Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK
  • Salinas, CA FULL_TIME
  • Salinas Reporter and Newsletter Writer We’re on a mission to save local journalism. You interested? Join The Salinas Californian/thecalifornian.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, in providing local n...
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General Services Technician
  • Superior Court of California, County of Monterey
  • Monterey, CA FULL_TIME
  • Superior Court of California, County of Monterey is currently accepting applications for the position of General Services Technician. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is excited to suppor...
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Admissions Evaluator
  • California State University
  • Admissions Evaluator Job no: 537284 Work type: Staff Location: Monterey Bay Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professi...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Superintendent
  • Hare Construction, Inc.
  • Pacific Grove, CA
  • Hare Construction was founded under the belief that it would be the "Builder of All Ideas" for its customers and clients...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinician Manager - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
  • JumpstartMD
  • Monterey, CA
  • 🚀 Transform Lives with JumpstartMD: Join Us as our next Clinician Manager at our Monterey Bay, CA location! 🌟 About Ju...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Intellectual Property Manager
  • Santa Cruz Nutritionals
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Event Coordinator
  • California State University
  • Event Coordinator Job no: 533668 Work type: Staff Location: Monterey Bay Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Admin...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Custodian (part-time 20 hours weekly)
  • City of Pacific Grove, CA
  • Pacific Grove, CA
  • Salary: $17.13 - $20.82 Hourly Location : Pacific Grove, CA Job Type: Part-Time Regular Job Number: 24/115-000/04CS Depa...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage - Presidio of Monterey, CA
  • Leidos
  • Monterey, CA
  • Description Make a difference in the lives of our military Service Members and their families with your expertise in cou...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage - Monterey Bay, CA
  • Leidos
  • Monterey, CA
  • Description Make a difference in the lives of our military Service Members and their families with your expertise in cou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Monterey, California

Founded on June 3, 1770, Monterey (Spanish: Monterrey) was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico until 1850. Monterey hosted California's first theater, public building, public library, publicly funded school, printing press, and newspaper. Monterey was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846, the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the Mexican–American War. The city is located in Monterey County in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Cent...
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Income Estimation for Court Reporter jobs
$50,295 to $91,236
Monterey, California area prices
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What does a Court Reporter do?

Court Reporter in Miami, FL
These are from a book called "Disorder in the Court" and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while the exchanges were taking place.
December 29, 2019
Court Reporter in Knoxville, TN
We are the person who sits in the court room or in a deposition who takes down every spoken word and detail during the proceedings.
November 24, 2019
Court Reporter in Orlando, FL
Court reporters are used in many modern proceedings.
October 10, 2019