Court Reporter (Desert Only: Blythe, Indio, and Palm Springs)

Superior Court of California - County of Riverside
$63.59 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, retirement plan, pension, remote work, hybrid
United States, California, Palm Springs
May 12, 2025
Welcome If you are looking for rewarding work or to build a successful career in the judiciary, the Riverside Superior Court has a place for you! We have an opportunity for a Court Reporter. We are seeking qualified individuals responsible to provide court reporting services using traditional stenographic or voice writing equipment within assigned courtrooms or other court proceedings. The ideal candidate shall possess a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the Court Reporters' Board of California, possess real-time skills and report court proceedings at a rate of 200 words per minute. This position is not eligible for compressed work schedules or remote work options. For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description. About the Riverside Superior Court Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States." Competitive Compensation Package At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication! We offer: A competitive annual salary of $132,267.20 Recruitment payment of $10,000 upon completion of probation Finder's Fee payment of up to $5,000 Reimbursement for annual Court Reporter license fees Up to 12% differential for hours worked performing real-time reporting A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status Optional deferred compensation programs Generous leave accruals Fourteen (14) paid holidays Bereavement leave Tuition discounts Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification Available until November 15, 2025 Application Process All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.* Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Selection Procedures: Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Those candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process. Step II: All applications who meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the Subject Matter Experts. Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview either in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview (weighted 100%) may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks. Status Notifications You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com. Reasonable Accommodations Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or HR@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. Unit: SEIU FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Supervising Court Reporter Amount of Travel Required: Less than 5 % Work Schedule: M - F 8 hrs per day Positions Supervised: None Pay scale ID/Level: CTRT/1