Job Details for Official Court Reporter
| Court Name/Organization: | California Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position: | Our court is accepting applications for an Official Court Reporter. This position will be based out of our San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland courthouse, but the court schedules collaboratively for in-person and remote calendars across the district. Join one of the busiest federal districts in the country and report on a variety of important and interesting case types, including intellectual property, biotech, tech, complex criminal matters, and civil rights cases. In addition to enjoying a generous salary and great benefits, new reporters will immediately be placed on the court’s trial rotation and will have the potential to earn significant transcript income. Last year, our in-person reporters earned transcript income between $95,000 and $140,000. |
| Location: | San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 06/14/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Salary: | $115,435 - $138,522 |
| Announcement Number: | FY24-19 |
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Qualification
Qualifications:
- Level 1 ($115,435) must have at least one year of court reporting experience (freelance, courts or a combination); RPR (or equivalent); and excellent Realtime skills. (Those hired without Realtime certification must pass the test within two years.)
- Level 2 ($121,207) additionally requires Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification and ability to provide Realtime writing in the courtroom (must become Realtime certified within two years of hire date).
- Level 3 ($126,979) additionally requires Realtime certification.
- Level 4 ($132,751) additionally requires Realtime and RMR certification.
- Level 5 ($138,522) for transferring Federal Official Court Reporters appointed before October 11, 2009, with CRR or FCRR, RMR and ten years’ reporting experience in the federal courts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of court reporting experience (freelance, courts or a combination) and experience directly invoicing clients
- Experience e-filing transcripts on a court docket
- Previous federal court experience
- Realtime Certification from NCRA or USCRA
- Certificate of Merit from NCRA
Physical Requirements: Successful candidate must be able to (with or without accommodation): (1) bend, (2) pull, push, and lift up to 20 pounds, (3) reach, (4) walk, and (5) sit for extended periods.
How To Apply
To apply, complete the online application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtscand and upload a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format where requested.
Priority Application Date: June 28, 2024
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.