Court Reporter/Voice Writer - Part Time

Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa Announces an open recruitment for: Part-Time Court Reporter $50.77 - $58.78. per hour* *Base salary only; additional pay differentials may apply, see benefits section below. Final Filing – Continuous The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is conducting an open recruitment to fill Part-Time Court Reporter vacancies. Individuals selected must be available to be assigned to any court location, work a full eight (8) hour work day, and will work half time (.5 FTE) or greater. Part time schedules currently being offered will work a minimum of 40 hours every two weeks, 5 full days over two weeks, i.e., three full days one week and two full days the next week. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this recruitment and may be used to fill other vacancies in the future. Only incumbents who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date may apply. Part-time employees will have the same job duties and responsibilities as full-time employees for their hours of work including any readback obligations. The individual appointed to this position will perform a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to: Attend Court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic records of the proceedings, often of a technical nature and at a high rate of speed; Provide immediate read back of all or portions of the record upon request; Prepare printed or magnetic media transcripts of court proceedings; Utilize computer-aided or manual transcription to prepare transcripts in accordance with prescribed formats and deadlines; Review, certify and file printed transcripts of court proceedings and provide daily transcripts as needed; Be real time capable and provide real time services upon request; Provide, at own expense, all necessary equipment and materials to produce the verbatim record, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 10.810; Maintain a variety of paper and electronic files; and Perform other related duties as required. The individuals appointed to these positions must be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude and possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills. Timely communication and punctual attendance is essential . The IDEAL CANDIDATE should have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of: Legal terminology; basic medical and other specialized and technical terminology required for court proceedings and protocol; Principles, practices, methods and techniques of short hand reporting; Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; Transcript production procedures and practices; and State and local court rules, procedures and protocols. Ability to: Record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy; Provide real-time services upon request; Plan and organize work to meet deadlines; Establish and maintain positive working relationships with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the general public; Respond timely and appropriately to inquiries and requests; Maintain responsibility for providing court reporting and transcription equipment; Work independently as well as working closely with others; and Comply with applicable court procedures including Court Procedure 38 – Paperless Steno Writers and Storage of Court Reporter Notes on ACORN. Pay Differentials: In addition to the base salary listed above, Court Reporters are eligible for the following pay differentials: National Realtime Certification: Court Reporters who are nationally certified as a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 10% to apply all the time. Similarly, Court Reporters who are nationally certified as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 7.5% to apply all the time. Court Reporters in the bargaining unit who are nationally certified through NCRA as a Certified Realtime Captioner (CRC) will provide CART services upon request and will be paid an additional differential of 3% to apply all the time. State Realtime Certification: Court Reporters who are certified by the Deposition Reporter Association as a California Certified Realtime Reporter (CCRR) will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 5% to apply all the time. Basic Readability: Court Reporters who take and pass the Court’s Realtime Basic Readability Test will provide real time services upon request and be paid a differential of 5% to apply all the time unless and until the Court Reporter becomes eligible for the National Certification differential. The Basic Readability Test will be offered to court reporters twice a year in March and October. Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART): Court Reporters who volunteer to provide CART services for ADA accommodations will be paid $100.00 for a full day and $50.00 for a half day that he or she provides CART services. For purposes of this section, half day shall be defined as any portion of a morning session (between 8am and 12:30pm) or afternoon session (between 1 pm and 5pm) on any given date. With the exception of the CART differential, the pay differentials are not cumulative, which means that the highest differential available is 10% of base salary. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma, a GED equivalency certificate or a high school proficiency certificate; Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of California; Possession of a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporter Board; Operating system/equipment compatible with ACORN Notes Storage System; and Highly Desirable Qualifications: Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) certified; NCRA Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR); Registered Professional Reporter (RPR); Registered Merit Reporter (RMR); and Real-time capable and able to provide real time services upon request. Application and Selection Process: Interested individuals must complete a Court application and provide a valid email address. A cover letter and detailed resume are not required but recommended. To apply, go to: http://www.cc-courts.org: and click on the Job Opportunities tab. After submitting your application all subsequent communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails. For additional information email: jobs@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.