Court Reporter

Superior Court of Los Angeles County • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • $133.41k - $137.08k / year • 2m ago

Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 58 2 jud icial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,6 00 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experience s toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Los Angeles Superior Court – connect with us today.

About The Position

Court Reporters are responsible for providing accurate verbatim reporting of proceedings in all required or requested court hearings, which include civil, criminal, juvenile, and grand jury. Reporters are responsible for providing real-time reporting services to judicial officers, preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statues, and providing read back upon request.

Various positions available throughout LA County (see all our locations) . This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.

SALARY

Full-time: $11,117.91 - $11,423.18 Monthly

Part-time 3/5: $6,540.71 - $6,720.38 Monthly

Daily as needed: $511.17 - $525.20 Full Day

$250.60 - $257.49 Half Day

Applicants with courtroom experience may be eligible for salary negotiation.

The Court Offers Excellent Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care spending accounts , and life)
Deferred compensation plan 457 with up to 4% salary match & a 401k (no match)
Retirement plan (through LA County Employees Retirement Association)
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
14 Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Mileage and Parking Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Unlimited Paid Jury Duty Leave
Reciprocity relationship between certain public retirement systems in California

NEW HIRE INCENTIVES*

New hire incentives available to Machine Stenographers and Voice Writers.

Signing Bonus - $25,000
Relocation Reimbursement - Up to $5,000 for in-state moves (100+ air miles from Stanley Mosk Courthouse) or $10,000 for out-of-state relocations.
Equipment and Student Loan Allowance - Up to $15,000
The Los Angeles Superior Court offers a Finder's Fee of up to $15,000 for eligible employees. Court Reporter applicants may nominate up to two individuals to receive the Finder’s Fee, with the amount split equally if two names are provided.

*Incentives are temporary and subject to expire.

Additional Court Reporter Benefits

Annual Equipment Allowance: $500
Floater Bonus of 5% per pay period
Monthly Real-Time Certification Allowance: 5.5%
Reimbursement for Continuing Education Costs: Up to $1,000
Reimbursement of Annual California CSR License Fees
Reimbursement for Annual YesLaw Subscription
Reimbursement of Realtime Certification Exam Expenses upon Passing
Opportunity to Earn Extra Income through Supplemental Transcript Services

EXCELLENT TRAINING AND ONBOARDING PROGRAM

2-week training and onboarding program including classroom and on-the-job training. Court reporters learn about the Court's various areas of litigation, transcript preparation, billing procedures, and customer interactions.
90-day real-time reporting acclimation period affording the court reporter the opportunity to work in different areas of litigation and build litigation specific dictionaries.

Selection Requirements

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

A current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California
Real-time reporting capability*
Computer-aided transcription (CAT) capability
Paperless writer equipped with 1 form of removable memory in addition to internal memory -OR- voice writing equipment
Court Reporters are required to provide real-time reporting to Judicial Officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.

Note: A valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable qualification. This is not a mandatory requirement:

Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) Certification

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE .

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE .

What To Expect After Applying

We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of certification and selection requirements, based upon submitted application materials.

ELIGIB I LITY: Applicants who meet the selection requirements will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to one year and may be invited to participate in an oral interview. This will include verification of the equipment requirements and of real-time capability, and a transcription and readback exercise to demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities, and readiness for the position.

Please note that candidates who receive a Court Reporter job offer from the Court are required to have professional court reporting software installed in their laptop prior to beginning employment with the Court.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to mpenate@lacourt.or g .

Follow us on social media!

X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn

Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.