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Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

Pro Tem Court Reporter (500C)

SALARY

$53.08 - $56.25 Hourly

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA

JOB TYPE

Intermittent/As Needed

JOB NUMBER

2017-00003

DEPARTMENT

Court Reporters and Interpreters

OPENING DATE

01/13/2017

SALARY

$53.08 - $56.25 Hourly

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA

JOB TYPE

Intermittent/As Needed

JOB NUMBER

2017-00003

DEPARTMENT

Court Reporters and Interpreters

OPENING DATE

01/13/2017

Description

PRO TEM COURT REPORTER
 (Class Code 500C)
 
The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from licensed Court Reporters able to report in Realtime who are willing to work for the Court on an Intermittent or As-Needed basis reporting a variety of proceedings and producing transcripts upon request.
 
The selected qualified candidates will be appointed as "as-needed" employees who will be contacted to work on a daily basis, when needed by the Court.  Most of the assignments will be in the Criminal departments.  Assignments are made in half-day or whole day increments.
 
 
FINAL FILING DATE:  Continuous.  Applications will be accepted on an ongoing and
continuous basis.
 
COMPENSATION:  $53.0750 - $56.2500 hourly
*Plus additional Realtime pay differential of 5.5% for using Realtime or 10% for Realtime Certification.
 
After 1040 paid work hours, paid health and dental insurance, retirement, and paid vacation and sick leave benefits may be available. 
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Examples of Duties

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a highly specialized job classification for positions which 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.
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Qualifications

JOB 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.
 
Obtain and maintain Realtime Qualification from the Court.
 
 
HOW TO APPLY
 
Interested individuals must apply electronically and include a valid email address where the applicant can receive future correspondence regarding the position.  Applicants must submit ALL of the following items:
 
• Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, online employment application (fully completed). 
• Resume  (must include a statement indicating that you are able to report in Realtime and possess the applicable equipment).
• Copy of your license as a certified shorthand reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California.
• Copy of your Realtime certification, if applicable.
 
The preparation of the online application, including the resume and the copy of your license as a certified shorthand reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California, is very important to the selection process.  It is recommended that applicants review the material in this announcement and on the application very carefully.  Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be corrected, changed or resubmitted.
 
 
SELECTION PROCESS
 
Initial Screening:
 
Complete application packages will be evaluated to determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualifications, and only those candidates determined to best meet the needs of the Court may be interviewed.  Not all applicants will receive an interview.
 
Oral Interview:
 
If necessary, selected candidates may be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, abilities, and skill levels in job related areas.
 
Qualified candidates 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. 
 
At the time of appointment to a position, all individuals must possess a valid Social Security number. Immigration laws require that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, must provide proof of work eligibility.  At the time of employment, applicants will be required to submit originals of 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 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.

Employer
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Phone
415-551-0381
Address
400 McAllister Street, Room 205

San Francisco, California, 94102-4512
Employer
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Phone
415-551-0381
Address
400 McAllister Street, Room 205

San Francisco, California, 94102-4512
Pro Tem Court Reporter (500C) Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Are you currently licensed as a certified shorthand reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California?


* QUESTION 2
Are you able to report in Realtime and possess the applicable equipment?


* QUESTION 3
As instructed, I have attached my resume.


* QUESTION 4
As instructed, I have attached a copy of my license as a certified shorthand reporter with the Court Reporters Board of California.


QUESTION 5
As instructed, I have attached a copy of my Realtime certification, if applicable.


* Required Question