Court Reporter & Court Reporter, Per Diem

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the positions of both Court Reporter & Court Reporter, Per Diem. Under direction, Court Reporters & Court Reporters, Per Diem stenotypes a verbatim record of court proceedings; to read notes as requested; to prepare transcripts; and to perform other related duties as assigned.

A Court Reporter is a full-time, non-management position, with benefits. Employees are paid an hourly rate within the prescribed salary range noted above.


A Court Reporter, Per Diem, is a temporary non-benefited position that is assigned court-wide on a services-as-needed basis. The work hours will vary based on the temporary staffing needs of the Court. Employees may be assigned to work a half-day or full-day. The current rate of pay for a Court Reporter, Per Diem, is $47.75 hourly.

Possession of a current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Department of Consumers Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board is required.
 
National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification or other real time reporting certifications are highly desired.
 
Vacancies will be filled at various court locations throughout Alameda County. Successful candidates who wish to work only part time may indicate so in their response to the supplemental questions, and may request to be  appointed as Court Reporter, Per Diem if selected.
 
Employees appointed to a position of Court Reporter or Court Reporter, Per Diem, must be willing to travel and work throughout any of the court locations within the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.

NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties. 

1. Reports verbatim proceedings of all necessary judicial and court matters using stenographic equipment or computer-aided technology (CAT) with Real-time capability; reads back all of the official court record upon request. 

2. Meets transcription deadlines in accordance with California Rules of Court and Penal Code 869e and 1203.01 and other applicable statutes as may be required; prepares certified transcripts as requested by judicial officers, attorneys and the public in a timely manner. 

3. Maintains an accurate record of daily proceedings; and stores paper and electronic notes according to policy guidelines. 

4. May provide secretarial support to the judicial officer; and types or prepares judicial documents, including judgments, decisions and jury instructions upon request. 

5. May provide court reporter services in other courtrooms throughout Alameda County when regularly assigned court is not in session or due to operational necessity. 

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Possession of a current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Department of Consumers Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.

Knowledge of basic legal, medical and other terminology required for court proceedings; courtroom procedures and protocol; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; transcript production procedures and practices; and personal CAT system.

Ability to write shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy; work independently; plan and organize work to meet statutory and non-statutory deadlines; prepare and deliver Court mandated and/or appeal transcripts and extensions within statutory timeframes, formatted in conformance with statutory requirements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, staff, attorneys and the public.

LICENSE A valid California Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out essential job functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Must own and maintain appropriate equipment for transcription of court proceedings.