Court Reporter, Realtime Steno/Voice Writing

Job Title: Court Reporter, Realtime Steno/Voice Writing (Full-time, Permanent)

About the Role

The Fresno Superior Court is hiring Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters with Realtime capabilities. This role is open to candidates with little to no court reporting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Report verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court hearings.
• Utilize the realtime program to provide transcription services.
• Transcribe and provide typed transcripts pursuant to statutory standards, rules, regulations, or policies.
• Make a verbatim record of court proceedings, including objections, rulings, arraignments, pleas, sentences, arguments of counsel, and jury instructions.
• Report accurately and verbatim all proceedings in all assigned sessions.
• Provide realtime reporting.
• Read back testimony as requested during court proceedings.
• Prepare and certify official court transcripts in accordance with applicable codes, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain reporter notes and transcript files in accordance with applicable codes, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Possession of a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License in the state of California.
• Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.
• Possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software.
• Ability to use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) to provide realtime transcription services.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment such as a stenotype machine or a stenomask.
• Ability to record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of:
• Policies, procedures, statutes, court standards, and other legal and administrative requirements governing transcription of court proceedings.
• English language: spelling, grammar, punctuation, legal terminology, medical and other technical terminology required for court proceedings.
• Courtroom procedures and protocol.
• Electronic equipment necessary to complete court transcripts.
• Fundamental knowledge of office equipment including office phones, copiers, and printers.
• Skill And Ability To:
• Communicate effectively with judicial officers, attorneys, other court staff, and other entities.
• Comprehend written information and material.
• Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Coordinate movements of the fingers of both hands.
• Make fast and simple repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and wrists.
• Recall information such as words, numbers, and sources.
• Provide transcription of court proceedings.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of reporting assignments.
• See typed information at close range.
• Coordinate work processes and results with others.
• Perform duties on site and in any courtroom as assigned.
• Hear acuity to detect loud voices and soft whispers.
• Verbally comprehend and retain court proceedings.
• Travel independently to various court reporting assignments throughout Fresno County based on operational needs.

Additional Information

• Hourly Rate: $44.58 - $54.21
• Biweekly Pay: $3,566 - $4,337
• Monthly Pay: $7,727 - $9,396
• Annual Salary: $92,726 - $112,757
• Ongoing Incentives:
• $11,000 Hiring Bonus
• Salary up to $54.21/hr or $112,757.00/yr (depending on level/years’ experience)
• 6% differential for Local Real-time (in-house testing offered quarterly).
• An additional 4% differential for National Real-time Certification (for a total of 10% non-cumulative).
• 2025-2026 CSR License Renewal Reimbursement.
• Free Onsite secured parking.
• $25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend.
• Background investigations are required. Convictions may be disqualifying. Court employees are subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omissions of facts may result in disqualification or dismissal.