Under general supervision and in accordance with applicable code sections, the Official Court Reporter reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic or voice written record of official court proceedings, prepares and certifies transcripts and reads aloud recorded proceedings at the direction of the court. Official Court Reporters are employees of the San Bernardino County Superior Court and are responsible for the accurate verbatim reporting and transcription of official court proceedings. Incumbents are responsible for providing their own stenographic or voice writing equipment, computer equipment, software, and other materials per Government Code Section 70313 and preparing transcripts in accordance with applicable Government Codes, Rules of Court, and Statutes. Government Code Section 69950 authorizes Official Court Reporters to charge, as independent contractors, a standard fee for transcription.

COURT REPORTER NEW HIRE INCENTIVES*

1. These amounts will be pro-rated for Official Court Reporters who are part-time or in a job share.
2. The years of service payback period begins on the date of hire as a regular Official Court Reporter with San Bernardino Superior Court, County of San Bernardino.
3. Years of service are measured from the hire date as a regular Official Court Reporter with the San Bernardino Superior Court, County of San Bernardino.
   
   • Official Court Reporters must complete a total of three (3) years of additional services from receipt of one-time payment or will be responsible for all or a portion of repayment as outlined in this agreement. Full repayment is required until one (1) year of service is completed and the remaining portion will be pro-rated quarterly through the duration of the remaining two-year period. Exceptions may be made upon on CEO approval for separations based upon medical accommodations or needs. The repayment of the one-time retention incentive shall be paid within one year from separation of the Court.

One-time professional stipend (which includes licensing and all other paid subscriptions needed for the profession) of $7,500 will be paid to each active Official Court Reporter, as soon as practical after the signing of the side letter. Official Court Reporters who are off on an approved leave of absence will receive the professional stipend on the first full payroll upon their return from leave. Official Court Reporters on an inactive leave of absence will not be eligible for the one-time professional stipend.

One-time relocation incentive of $5,000 will be paid to each newly hired Official Court Reporter (hired between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024), who is employed by the San Bernardino Superior Court, County of San Bernardino who relocates from a state other than California. In the event the Official Court Reporter terminates his/her employment with the San Bernardino Superior Court, County of San Bernardino within twelve (12) months after receipt of relocation incentive said employee agrees to repay the San Bernardino Superior Court, County of San Bernardino a pro-rated amount of the incentive upon the end of their employment.

1. One-time referral incentive of $1,500 to be paid to each employee whose referral successfully completes 1 year of service and comes from a private based court reporting firm.
2. One-time referral incentive of $1,000 to be paid to each employee whose referral successfully completes 1 year of service hired from another California Court location.

Official Court Reporters who are approved by management to represent the San Bernardino Superior Court, County of San Bernardino by engaging in activities such as job fairs, high school speaking events, conferences, etc. to build awareness and share information about the court reporting profession with the San Bernardino Superior Court, will be paid for overtime, if the overtime provisions are met. Participation in an event where the court reporter will represent the San Bernardino Superior Court, County of San Bernardino must be approved by management prior to the court reporters participation.

Typical duties of the Official Court Reporter may include, but are not limited to:

1. Records verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic or voice writing, computer-aided transcription equipment and real-time software; asks judge and other speakers for clarification of testimony, instructions, orders or actions when necessary to ensure accuracy.
2. Reports all case type proceedings including but not limited to civil, family law, delinquency, dependency, probate and criminal, including death penalty matters.
3. Transports, sets up and maintains personal court reporting equipment at the designated work location; researches medical, legal and technical terminology as well as case citations and related information; develops and modifies custom software dictionaries; maintains court reporting, transcription and archival equipment.
4. Receives and processes transcript requests, estimates cost, and prepares and produces transcripts and copies of transcripts in a timely manner as required by applicable code sections, Rules of Court, and statutes for the requesting parties; produces and certifies formal, written transcripts of court proceedings; prepares daily transcripts as needed; archives electronic notes on a court electronic storage system. May provide Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services.
5. Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files; organizes and ensures the security of official records.
6. Responds to phone calls, electronic mail and personal inquiries for services.
7. Provides court reporter services in other courtrooms countywide when regularly assigned court is not in session.
8. Prepares and coordinates a variety of work reports and records and attends meetings as required.
9. Reviews and edits testimony prior to requested read-back to jurors.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

• A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the court's vehicle insurance program.
• Current license in good standing issued by the State of California, Department of Consumers Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.
• Realtime certification is required and incumbents must pass in-house Realtime Reporting Certification during their first six (6) months of assignment to successfully pass probation or be terminated.

1. Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
2. Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
3. Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.