Court Reporter jobs in San Francisco, 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
  • Marin County Superior Court
  • San Rafael, CA FULL_TIME
  • Hiring Bonuses! $10,000 at time of hire, $5,000 after year 1, $5,000 after year 2, and $5,000 after year 3! 

    DEFINITION 

    Under general supervision this specialized clerical level position records and transcribes verbatim stenographic accounts of assigned official court proceedings and furnishes transcripts of such records.

     

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

    This classification is distinguished from all other clerical classes in that it must be licensed by the Court Reporters Board of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter.  In addition, court reporters are required to provide their own equipment, computer and supplies, and are paid separately for transcripts.

     

    This class reports to the Court Operations Manager or designee.

    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.        Provides court-reporting services to the trial court; attends sessions of the Court as assigned and compiles a verbatim official record of courtroom proceedings in machine shorthand using Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) and/or Real-time reporting equipment.
     
    2.        Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings upon instruction from the judicial officer.
     
    3.        Prepares timely printed or magnetic media transcripts of all or part of the court record, in format prescribed by the Court upon proper request of the parties or order of the Court.
     
    4.        Reviews and certifies printed transcripts of the court.
     
    5.        Maintains reporting and transcription equipment and supplies.
     
    6.        Maintains records of transcript production and related income and expenses for inspection and auditing; maintains records and reports related to work performed.
     
    7.        Maintains, stores and delivers notes as official records of the Court in accordance with Government Code § 69955.
     
    8.        Prepares daily transcripts as needed, and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by order of the Court; proofreads, collates, binds and delivers transcripts as required.
     
    9.        Prepares excerpts of testimony in typed form as requested, and researches and prepares transcripts from past proceedings at the request of the Court, counsel, governmental agencies and litigants.
     
    10.      Performs basic legal and office file research to ensure appropriate case documentation of names, quotations and similar information.Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be the equivalent of:
     
    Education:  Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade.

    Experience:  Ability to utilize Real-time Reporting and two years’ experience as a court reporter in a Trial Court.
     
    Certification and Licenses:  Possession and maintenance of a license to practice as certified shorthand reporter from the Court Reporters Board of California per Government Code § 69442. 
    Knowledge of: California Statutes relating to court reporting services; legal, medical and other technical terminology used in the course of court proceedings; courtroom practices and procedures; computer equipment and related programs; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation.
     
    Skill in: Operating a computer and court reporting equipment.
     
    Ability to: Take verbatim dictation of courtroom and related proceedings; use Computer-Aided Transcription and Real-time Reporting equipment; hear and distinguish words spoken in varying tones and volumes; read back the court record in open court; transcribe information accurately and in a timely manner; conduct basic legal and related research to verify transcribed information; maintain attention to detail; organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines; adjust and maintain stenographic and other similar equipment used in course of work; maintain confidential information where legal standards require; communicate orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner; deal tactfully and courteously with the public; establish and maintain effective work relationships with judicial officers, court personnel, governmental agencies and members of the public.

    Marin County Superior Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position at any time, any of which may occur without prior written notice or other notice.
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Court Reporter (500C)
  • Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description COURT REPORTER (Class Code 500C) The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from Certified Court Reporters who are interested in working in the San Fra...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Pro Tem Court Reporter (501C)
  • Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA OTHER
  • PRO TEM COURT REPORTER(Class Code 501C)The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from Certified Court Reporters able to report in Realtime and work on an Intermit...
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Freelance Court Reporter/Stenographer - San Francisco, CA
  • ESQUIRE DEPOSITION SOLUTIONS LLC
  • San Francisco, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Undisclosed Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Legal DescriptionDisclaimer: This role is a certified officer of the court and requires advanced stenographic training and...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Reporter
  • CBS Television Stations
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • KPIX-TV, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our team. A successful candidate is passionate about community storytelling, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates s...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Court Case Management System Coordinator
  • Marin County Superior Court
  • San Rafael, CA FULL_TIME
  • DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, Court Case Management System (CMS) Coordinators will provide administrative coordination, leadership, technical support and specialized work for all areas of Court...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Litigation Legal Secretary
  • Donahue Fitzgerald
  • Oakland, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Donahue Fitzgerald LLP provides its clients a full range of civil legal services across ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time - Mail and Equipment Associate
  • IST Management Services, Inc.
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • Overview Consider a new career today as a Mail and Equipment Associate with IST Management Services! Ideal candidates ha...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood, PLC
  • Oakland, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood, a Professional Law Corporation, has represented t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Therapist
  • Health Right 360
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Job Description Job Description HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by provi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Legal Ease LLC
  • Oakland, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Our client, a full service law firm, is seeking an experienced litigaton paralegal with ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Legal Secretary
  • Certified Employment Group
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Litigation Legal Secretary (Temporary) San Francisco, CA Job Description Experienced leg...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Allen Matkins is a premier law firm, with over 240 attorneys and legal professionals. We pride ourselves on our team, ou...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Allen Matkins is a premier law firm, with over 240 attorneys and legal professionals. We pride ourselves on our team, ou...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...
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Income Estimation for Court Reporter jobs
$56,536 to $102,558
San Francisco, California area prices
were up 4.5% from a year ago

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