Court Reporter jobs in Sacramento, 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
  • Sacramento Superior Court
  • Court wide (Various Court locations), CA FULL_TIME
  • This is a continuous Court wide recruitment intended to fill Court Reporter positions used throughout multiple Court locations and will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. 

    Under general supervision, to provide the verbatim official record of all testimony and activity in cases heard before the Superior Court and to perform related duties as assigned.

    Distinguishing Characteristics 
    This class is responsible for making verbatim official records of court proceedings in machine shorthand and providing readback of all or portions of the record upon request.Note: The following duties are performed by most incumbents, but other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.

    1. 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.

    2. Provides immediate readback of all or portions of the record upon request.

    3. Prepares, or has prepared, transcripts of proceedings upon request; certifies the accuracy of court transcripts; files official transcripts.

    4. Researches as necessary to verify case citations, spellings of legal, medical, and other specialized terms used in the case.

    5. Prepares indices of witnesses and exhibits.

    6. Operates a variety of office equipment, including transcription machines, computer terminals, printers and related equipment.

    7. Responds to requests and inquiries from courtroom proceedings participants.A typical way of obtaining the required knowledge and abilities is equivalent to:

    Must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter.

    Knowledge of:
    Principles and practices of court reporting; clerical and legal record keeping practices and procedures; legal terminology of court work and legal process forms; California statutes relating to court procedures such as, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, California Rules of Court; statutes relating to court reporting services; basic legal, medical, and other technical terminology required in court proceedings; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.

    Ability to:
    Operate stenotype machine to record all court proceedings and prepare an accurate and complete official written record; understand, explain, and apply legal terminology, codes and procedures; exercise judgment in applying policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relations with judges, attorneys, and court staff; respond professionally and courteously to the bar and the public; maintain confidential information where standards require; effectively communicate orally and in writing; organize and set priorities; work under pressure to produce accurate work under deadline; work independently in a courtroom environment.

    Incumbent must be able to pass a criminal history background check. 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.

    Typical Physical Requirements 
    Hear and distinguish words of various tones and volumes; manual dexterity to operate and maintain court reporting equipment; sit and maintain sustained high-speed reporting for long periods of time; lift and move court reporting equipment of approximately 20-25 lbs. from place to place.
  • 20 Days Ago

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Court Reporter
  • Placer County Superior Court
  • Roseville, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Court Reporter plays a vital part in the judicial process. Accuracy is imperative, as transcripts produced by court reporters are utilized as the official record, by court users and justice partne...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Court Reporter
  • Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado
  • Placerville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Application Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled Under general supervision, the Court Reporter records and transcribes a verbatim record of official court proceedings of all testimony and activity in ca...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Court Reporter (Part-Time)
  • EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
  • Placerville, CA PART_TIME
  • The Superior Court of El Dorado County has an exciting employment opportunity. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the requirements by clicking on Apply Now.Under general supervis...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Court Reporter (Pro Tem)
  • Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado
  • Placerville, CA OTHER
  • Application Filing Deadline: Open Until FilledUnder general supervision, the Court Reporter records and transcribes a verbatim record of official court proceedings of all testimony and activity in cas...
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Court Reporter (Part-Time)
  • Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado
  • Placerville, CA PART_TIME
  • Application Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled *Benefits will be pro-rated per the approved biweekly part-time schedule, starting with 32 biweekly hoursUnder general supervision, the Court Reporter re...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Litigation Secretary
  • AGG Legal Staffing
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Our Sacramento office is seeking a full-time (37.5 – 40 hours per week), experienced Legal Secretary to join our Litigat...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Court Reporter
  • Placer County Superior Court
  • Roseville, CA
  • Salary : $80,392.00 - $105,851.20 Annually Location : Auburn/Roseville, CA Job Type: Full-Time Regular Department: Opera...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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*Hiring ASAP* Litigation Legal Assitant(Hybrid) $85,000+ Full Benefits
  • Direct Talent Solutions
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Position: Litigation Legal Assitant Location: Sacramento, CA USA Full Time: Yes (Hybrid)...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Clerk
  • Jamison Professional Services
  • Placerville, CA
  • Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Legal Secretary
  • Consilio - Enterprise Talent Solutions
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Our top ranked law firm client seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary (37.5 – 4...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Court Reporter - Family Law & Probate Courtroom Support Unit (Part-time)
  • Sacramento Superior Court
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Salary: $50.06 - $60.86 Hourly Location : William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Nu...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager - Juvenile Justice
  • Child Advocates Of Placer County
  • Roseville, CA
  • General Information: Child Advocates of Placer County (CAPC) has been a non-profit organization since 2004. Our mission ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Clerk
  • Jamison Professional Services
  • Placerville, CA
  • Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the positio...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...
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Income Estimation for Court Reporter jobs
$48,981 to $88,853
Sacramento, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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