Court Reporter, Realtime Steno/Voice Writing (Full-time, Permanent

Description

The Fresno Superior Court is now hiring for Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters Realtime with little to no court reporting experience **Must have a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License**

Below is the link with information on becoming a Voice Writer and Steno Court Reporter:

https://linktr.ee/fresnosuperiorcourthr

Ongoing Incentives

• $11,000 Hiring Bonus
• Salary up to$54.21/hror$112,757.00/yr (depending on level/years’ experience)
• 6%differential for National Real-time Certification
• An additional 4% differential Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly)
• 2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement
• Free Onsite secured parking is provided
• $25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend.

Typical Tasks

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License: Possession of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the state of California.

AND

Possession of valid Class “C” California Driver’s License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.

AND

Equipment: Possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software and ability to use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) to provide realtime transcription services.

AND

Experience: No minimum experience required.

Additional Information

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, statutes and court standards and other legal and administrative requirements governing transcription of court proceedings;
• English language: spelling, grammar, punctuation, legal terminology, medical and other technical terminology required for court proceedings;
• Courtroom procedures and protocol;
• Electronic equipment necessary to complete court transcripts and fundamental knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to: office phones, copiers and printers.

• Strong oral and written expression to communicate with judicial officers, attorneys, other court staff, and other entities in the scope of performing duties;
• Comprehend written information and material;
• Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences;
• Understand the speech of another person;
• Coordinate movements of the fingers of both hands;
• Make fast and simple repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and wrists;
• Recall information such as words, numbers, and sources;
• Provide transcription of court proceedings;
• Flexibility, demonstrated by a willingness to take on a variety of reporting assignments;
• See typed information at close range;
• Transcribe verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court proceedings and provide Realtime reporting;
• Coordinate work processes and results with others including attorneys, judicial officers, court administrators and other Court staff;
• Record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy, including compliance with all applicable statutes, court rules, policies and procedures;
• Ability to perform duties on site and in any courtroom as assigned;
• Operate necessary equipment such as a stenotype machine or a stenomask;
• Hear acuity to detect loud voices and soft whispers;
• Verbally comprehend and retain court proceedings;
• Travel independently to various court reporting assignments throughout Fresno County based on the operational needs of the Superior Court.