SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
County of Kings
1640 Kings County Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559)582-1010 Extension 6021
Job Announcement
COURT REPORTER
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Superior Court of California, County of Kings, is accepting applications for the position of Court Reporter (Per Diem, Part-Time, and Full-time).
ABOUT THE POSITION
The individuals 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;
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of High School Diploma or G.E.D. Possess and maintain a certificate and be in good standing as a Certified Court Reporter issued by the state of California OR evidence of successful testing in accordance with the Government Code Section 69942.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a Superior Court setting; ability to take stenographic dictation at a speed of 220 words per minute; type at a speed of 50 words per minute. Capable of performing instantaneous “Real Time” capabilities in the courtroom.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid California Class ‘C” driver’s license. Ability to qualify for a security clearance through fingerprinting, traffic and criminal record background investigation. Ability to sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity; eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copier and fax machine. Travel may be required outside of Kings County to attend meetings, conferences, and trainings.
BENEFITS
varies by position (Part-time, Full-time)
CLOSING DATE
CONTINUOUS
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
· Letter of Interest
· Resume
· Court Application
· Court Reporter Certification(s)
Application materials must be submitted by court email personnel@kings.courts.ca.gov or by mail:
Superior Court of the State of California
County of Kings
Attn: Human Resources Division
1640 Kings County Drive
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-1010 Extension 6021
The Court Application is available on our website: www.kings.courts.ca.gov. Click on the General Information tab and then click on Employment.
EOE/AA Employer
[This is not an offer of employment by the County of Kings or State of California]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $350.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Certified Court Reporter (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hanford, CA 93230 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hanford, CA 93230: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person