Description: 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 Intermittent or As-Needed basis. As-Needed employees will be contacted to work on a daily basis, when needed by the Court. Assignments are made in half-day or whole day increments. This position is responsible for reporting a variety of proceedings and producing transcripts upon request. Most of the assignments will be in the Criminal departments.
This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. An eligibility list will not be established.
FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous.
Compensation
$300.00 Half Day Rate
$600.00 Full Day Rate
Realtime Court Reporting is required, and pay premiums are made depending upon a Court Reporter’s level of Realtime qualification. Court Reporters who are Realtime Certified receive an 11.5% pay premium and those who are or become Realtime Qualified by the Court will receive a 7% premium.
Sick Leave may be earned from the first day of employment for Official Reporters Pro Tempore with an unspecified term or with a specified term of fewer than 90 days, but accrued sick leave may not be used until after 90 days of employment.
After 1,040 paid work hours, paid health and dental insurance, retirement, and paid vacation may be available.
Examples of Duties
This is a highly specialized job classification for positions that are responsible for preparing verbatim official records of court proceedings in machine shorthand, providing read back of the records upon request, and preparing official transcripts of Court proceedings. Work is performed primarily in courtrooms, chambers, offices and conferences rooms. Occasionally, work may be performed at various locations throughout the County to report proceedings as directed by and presided over by a judge or commissioner. Continuous contact with judicial officers, attorneys, litigants, other staff and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
Sit and maintain sustained high-speed reporting for extended periods; occasionally stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and ear-eye-hand coordination necessary to sustain high-speed reporting for extended periods; hear and distinguish words of various tones and volume; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs; corrected vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computers, transcription machines, telephones, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess and maintain a license, and be in good standing, as a California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) issued by the State of California.
Realtime Court Reporting is required, and pay premiums are made depending upon a Court Reporter’s level of Realtime qualification. Court Reporters who are Realtime Certified receive an 11.5% pay premium and those who are or become Realtime Qualified by the Court will receive a 7% premium.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Initial Screening
Complete application packages will be evaluated to determine if the applicants meet the minimum qualifications, and only those applicants determined to best meet the needs of the Court may be interviewed. Not all applicants will receive an interview.
Oral Interview
If necessary, selected applicants may be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, abilities, and skill levels in job related areas.
Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should complete the relevant section on the employment application.
Other Appointment Information
Employment is subject to security clearance. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and attachments and during the selection process is subject to verification. Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which conflict with the interests of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.
Immigration laws require that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, must provide proof of work eligibility. At the time of appointment to a position, all applicants must possess a valid Social Security number and present original documents which verify citizenship status or legal alien status as well as identity (such as a social security card and driver's license, or a green card and a driver's license, or a valid U.S. passport).
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
For questions on the above information, contact the Human Resources Office of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, (415) 551-0381.
