Job Description
Salary : $125,757.84 - $129,214.92 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9757B
Department: OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 06/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description ABOUT THE COURT Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4,800 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.
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 .
SALARY Full-time: $10,479.82 - $10,767.91 Monthly
Part-time 3/5: $6,287.89 - $6,460.75 Monthly
Daily as needed: $481.83 - $495.08 Full Day
$240.92 - $247.54 Half Day
Applicants with courtroom experience may be eligible for salary negotiation.
TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIES This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.
THE COURT OFFERS UNBEATABLE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
- Deferred compensation plans (457) with up to 4% salary 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
ADDITIONAL COURT REPORTER BENEFITS - Equipment Allowance - $500 annually
- Continuing Education Costs Reimbursement - up to $1,000
- Real-time Certification Allowance - 5.5% monthly
- Annual California CSR License Fee Reimbursement
- Supplemental Transcript Income - Opportunity to earn additional income
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 selection 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
EXAMINATION INFORMATION Qualifying evaluation of certification and selection requirements, based upon submitted application materials.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS For general application information, please access the .
Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below.
Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to mpenate@lacourt.org. Follow us on social media! X | | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn
Options Benefit Plan Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance between $1,078.58 and $2,324.72 for the 2023 plan year (based on number enrolled in medical coverage). If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay, up to a maximum of $244.00. For detailed plan information, click
Insurance The Options plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may contribute up to $237 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.
Leave Benefits Vacation - All permanent and other designated categories of employees are eligible to earn paid vacation based on years of service. Vacation time may not be used during the first 6 months of employment.
Sick leave - Depending on the length of service and employment categories, up to one day of full pay per month of service is accrued monthly for qualifying service.
Holidays - 14 days per year.
Bereavement leave
Retirement - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.
Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).
If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit
Other Benefits The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
- The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title. 01
Please select all that apply. I am interested in the following employment opportunity(ies):
- C-Status (Daily as needed - M-F; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- V-Status (Part-time 3/5 - 3 full days per week)
- A-Status (Full-time permanent)
- None of the above
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Do you have a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license issued by the Court Reporters Board of California?
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If you answered "Yes" to the preceding question, please provide your Certified Shorthand Reporter license number and expiration date.
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Are you a stenographic writer or a voice writer?
- Stenographic Writer
- Voice Writer
- None of the Above
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Do you meet ALL of the following Court Reporter selection requirements:
- Realtime 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
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In the past 12 months, have you provided realtime reporting either remotely or onsite to bench officers/attorneys/litigants? If so, how often?
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Court Reporters are required to provide realtime reporting to judicial officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.
- Check this box to acknowledge your understanding of the above, and that you agree to perform this job requirement.
- Check this box if you do not agree to perform this job requirement.
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Court Reporters are required to travel to other court locations throughout Los Angeles County to serve as backup and relief to meet courtroom needs.
- Check this box to acknowledge your understanding of the above, and that you agree to perform this job requirement.
- Check this box if you do not agree to perform this job requirement.
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By checking the box below I acknowledge that the oral interview will include verification of the equipment requirements and of realtime capability, and a transcription and readback exercise to demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities, and readiness for the position.
- Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the above.
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Were you referred by a current Los Angeles County Superior Court employee to apply to this position?
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If you responded yes to the previous question, provide the name of the employee who referred you.Note - Do not provide more than one name as only one name will be accepted. If you were not referred, type "N/A"
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