SAN BERNARDINO SUPERIOR COURT
San Bernardino, California, United States
Description Distinguishing Characteristics: Pro Tem Certified Court Reporters are scheduled based upon the daily needs of the court, notification of availability to work and indicated geographical preferences. The Court Reporter Coordinator at each court district is responsible for scheduling coverage as needed. The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V. Essential Functions Pro Tem Certified Court Reporters are expected to: Attend court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic or voice written records of the proceedings using stenographic or voice writing equipment, computer aided transcription equipment and possibly real time software; Provide immediate read back of all or portions of the record upon request; Prepare printed or magnetic media transcripts of court proceedings; Review, certify and file printed transcripts of court proceedings and provide daily transcripts as needed; Receive and process transcript requests; estimate cost of transcripts; Maintain a variety of paper and electronic files. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporter Board and must own and maintain appropriate equipment for transcription proceedings. Realtime skills are highly desirable. Applicants must submit a copy of their current Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board with application. Upon review of all submitted materials, candidate will be contacted via email or by phone regarding the background check. Background Check All employees are fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Depending on the position, may include procurement of a consumer credit report. Information obtained will be evaluated for compatibility with Court employment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights. Information presented on employment application, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification. Convictions depending upon the type, number and recency, may be disqualifying. Physical Characteristics Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals. Work Environment The employee works in an office or courtroom environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers@sb-court.org . Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711. There are no benefits are associated with this position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Description Distinguishing Characteristics: Pro Tem Certified Court Reporters are scheduled based upon the daily needs of the court, notification of availability to work and indicated geographical preferences. The Court Reporter Coordinator at each court district is responsible for scheduling coverage as needed. The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V. Essential Functions Pro Tem Certified Court Reporters are expected to: Attend court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic or voice written records of the proceedings using stenographic or voice writing equipment, computer aided transcription equipment and possibly real time software; Provide immediate read back of all or portions of the record upon request; Prepare printed or magnetic media transcripts of court proceedings; Review, certify and file printed transcripts of court proceedings and provide daily transcripts as needed; Receive and process transcript requests; estimate cost of transcripts; Maintain a variety of paper and electronic files. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporter Board and must own and maintain appropriate equipment for transcription proceedings. Realtime skills are highly desirable. Applicants must submit a copy of their current Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board with application. Upon review of all submitted materials, candidate will be contacted via email or by phone regarding the background check. Background Check All employees are fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Depending on the position, may include procurement of a consumer credit report. Information obtained will be evaluated for compatibility with Court employment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights. Information presented on employment application, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification. Convictions depending upon the type, number and recency, may be disqualifying. Physical Characteristics Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals. Work Environment The employee works in an office or courtroom environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers@sb-court.org . Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711. There are no benefits are associated with this position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Alameda, California, United States
Salary Range 112,091.20 - 162,011.20 Job Description The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting application for Managing Court Reporter. Under general direction, the Managing Court Reporter plans, organizes and manages the Court Reporter Unit. The incumbent develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and standards applicable to the area of responsibility; develops and implements operational and administrative procedures; hires, trains and supervises Court Reporters and other Unit staff ; analyzes and makes business process improvements designed to improve the quality and efficiency of Court operations; coordinates the day to day operation of the Unit and assigned staff; manages the storage and destruction of all Court Reporter notes in accordance with applicable statutes; performs other related duties as assigned. The current job vacancy is located at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland, CA. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: The Managing Court Reporter reports to the Division Director (Court Support) and is responsible for Court Reporter personnel and performance management. Example of Duties NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. . 1. Manages and participates in the daily operation of the Court Reporter Unit and assigned staff; oversees deployment and assignments of Court Reporters and assigned staff; develops and implements goals, objectives and procedures for assigned area of responsibility consistent with Court policies; develops standards against which to evaluate performance and level of service; recommends changes in policies and procedures. 2. In consultation with internal Divisions and external agencies as appropriate, develops, updates, and maintains comprehensive policies and procedures covering the work of the Unit. 3. Acts as a liaison between Court Administration, and other Units and Divisions within the Court; responds to, and resolves issues and complaints. 4. Plans, organizes, evaluates and monitors work plans, programs, processes, systems and procedures to achieve Court and area-specific mission, goals and performance measures consistent with the Court's quality and customer service expectations. 5.Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of Court Reporters and assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and individual development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Court Human Resources policies and labor contract agreements. 6. Works to attract, develop and retain highly competent, service oriented staff through selection, training and day-to-day management practices that support the Court's mission, objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment. 7. Participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies and standards applicable to operational responsibilities; monitors the effectiveness of operations under purview; conducts operational and analytical studies and makes recommendations as appropriate; evaluates policies and procedures affecting areas of assigned responsibility; assists in development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Court rules as well as enhance service and facilitate effective case processing; conducts audits of work procedures and products to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable state and local rules and regulations; prepares procedural memorandum and manuals. 8. Keeps electronic records of appeal notices and work extension requests; oversees maintenance and storage of Court Reporter records; ensures timely destruction of Court Reporter records in accordance with governing rules and statutes. 9. Monitors timely uploading of Court Reporter notes into electronic note management system; ensures the accuracy and compliance of transcripts pursuant to California Rules of Court for transcriptions; oversees transcript requests from public and attorneys; notifies Court Reporter of transcript requests and ensures timely responses to transcript requests, including those related to appeals. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Certification by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter And Experience: Three years of experience recording testimony in a California Court of record or other legal environment. And License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license Desired Qualifications: Associate's Degree from an accredited institution; Three years of supervisory, managerial or lead experience; Professional experience in any combination of the following: family law, probate law, civil or criminal litigation. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training and management; applicable federal, state and local laws regulations, statutes and rules relating to court reporting services; complex legal, medical, technical and administrative terminology, phraseology, documents, and procedures; grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation; court reporting and transcription equipment; courtroom procedures and protocol. Strong technological skills. Ability to supervise, train, assign, review and evaluate the work of others; maintain a current list of available pro-tem reporters, verify and approve per diem payment of pro-tems as necessary and prudent; coordinate the assignment of pro-tem reporters in accordance with priorities established by the court; meet with Court Reporters regularly to discuss operational issues; coordinate the day to day operation of assigned Court Reporters; manage the storage and destruction of all Court Reporter notes; make a verbatim record of court proceedings, often of technical nature, and at a high rate of speed; read back in open court and promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate; operate and maintain computerized transcription equipment and peripherals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with bench officers and court staff; maintain confidential information where legal standards so require; deal professionally and courteously with the bar, litigants and the public in general. This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Hiring Process The hiring process will include the following components: An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process. An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool. The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss. Job Posting End Date June 5, 2024
Salary Range 112,091.20 - 162,011.20 Job Description The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting application for Managing Court Reporter. Under general direction, the Managing Court Reporter plans, organizes and manages the Court Reporter Unit. The incumbent develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and standards applicable to the area of responsibility; develops and implements operational and administrative procedures; hires, trains and supervises Court Reporters and other Unit staff ; analyzes and makes business process improvements designed to improve the quality and efficiency of Court operations; coordinates the day to day operation of the Unit and assigned staff; manages the storage and destruction of all Court Reporter notes in accordance with applicable statutes; performs other related duties as assigned. The current job vacancy is located at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland, CA. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: The Managing Court Reporter reports to the Division Director (Court Support) and is responsible for Court Reporter personnel and performance management. Example of Duties NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. . 1. Manages and participates in the daily operation of the Court Reporter Unit and assigned staff; oversees deployment and assignments of Court Reporters and assigned staff; develops and implements goals, objectives and procedures for assigned area of responsibility consistent with Court policies; develops standards against which to evaluate performance and level of service; recommends changes in policies and procedures. 2. In consultation with internal Divisions and external agencies as appropriate, develops, updates, and maintains comprehensive policies and procedures covering the work of the Unit. 3. Acts as a liaison between Court Administration, and other Units and Divisions within the Court; responds to, and resolves issues and complaints. 4. Plans, organizes, evaluates and monitors work plans, programs, processes, systems and procedures to achieve Court and area-specific mission, goals and performance measures consistent with the Court's quality and customer service expectations. 5.Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of Court Reporters and assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and individual development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Court Human Resources policies and labor contract agreements. 6. Works to attract, develop and retain highly competent, service oriented staff through selection, training and day-to-day management practices that support the Court's mission, objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment. 7. Participates in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies and standards applicable to operational responsibilities; monitors the effectiveness of operations under purview; conducts operational and analytical studies and makes recommendations as appropriate; evaluates policies and procedures affecting areas of assigned responsibility; assists in development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Court rules as well as enhance service and facilitate effective case processing; conducts audits of work procedures and products to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable state and local rules and regulations; prepares procedural memorandum and manuals. 8. Keeps electronic records of appeal notices and work extension requests; oversees maintenance and storage of Court Reporter records; ensures timely destruction of Court Reporter records in accordance with governing rules and statutes. 9. Monitors timely uploading of Court Reporter notes into electronic note management system; ensures the accuracy and compliance of transcripts pursuant to California Rules of Court for transcriptions; oversees transcript requests from public and attorneys; notifies Court Reporter of transcript requests and ensures timely responses to transcript requests, including those related to appeals. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Certification by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter And Experience: Three years of experience recording testimony in a California Court of record or other legal environment. And License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license Desired Qualifications: Associate's Degree from an accredited institution; Three years of supervisory, managerial or lead experience; Professional experience in any combination of the following: family law, probate law, civil or criminal litigation. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training and management; applicable federal, state and local laws regulations, statutes and rules relating to court reporting services; complex legal, medical, technical and administrative terminology, phraseology, documents, and procedures; grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation; court reporting and transcription equipment; courtroom procedures and protocol. Strong technological skills. Ability to supervise, train, assign, review and evaluate the work of others; maintain a current list of available pro-tem reporters, verify and approve per diem payment of pro-tems as necessary and prudent; coordinate the assignment of pro-tem reporters in accordance with priorities established by the court; meet with Court Reporters regularly to discuss operational issues; coordinate the day to day operation of assigned Court Reporters; manage the storage and destruction of all Court Reporter notes; make a verbatim record of court proceedings, often of technical nature, and at a high rate of speed; read back in open court and promptly prepare transcripts of proceedings when appropriate; operate and maintain computerized transcription equipment and peripherals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with bench officers and court staff; maintain confidential information where legal standards so require; deal professionally and courteously with the bar, litigants and the public in general. This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Hiring Process The hiring process will include the following components: An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process. An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool. The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss. Job Posting End Date June 5, 2024