Job Details for Official Court Reporter to U.S. District Judge
| Court Name/Organization | California Southern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The clerk’s office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Official Court Reporter to a U.S. District Judge. As part of the Operations section, the Court Reporter records verbatim all proceedings as directed, and reports to the Court Reporter/ECR Coordinator. |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/08/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | Level 1 - Level 5 |
| Salary | $107,960 - $129,552 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/_assets/pdf/jobs/25-01%20%20Court%20Reporter%20to… |
| Announcement Number | 25-01 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Representative Duties
Responsibilities include attending and recording verbatim all proceedings as directed by a judge or court or requested by any party who has agreed to pay the fees established by the Judicial Conference of the United States; reading back all or any portion of the court records; reviewing the court calendar and noting the appearance of attorneys, witnesses and the proper spelling of their names; producing transcripts within strict time limitations; billing, delivering and/or mailing official transcripts prepared; certifying and filing with the Clerk of Court original records and a copy of transcripts prepared; and covering other courts as needed, and all other duties as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for providing and maintaining his or her own computer equipment and telephone. Court reporter positions are eligible to receive a court-provided parking space as part of their employment, and a private office. Court reporters are also eligible to participate in the Clerk’s Office telework program.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level 1: To qualify for a position of Official Court Reporter, the candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must possess a minimum of 4 years prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination thereof and have qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying exam.
To qualify above Level 1, the candidate must meet the qualifications in Level 1 and the following:
Level 2: Requires merit certification from NCRA or equivalent exam.
Level 3: Requires real-time certification from NCRA or equivalent exam.
Level 4: Requires merit and real-time certifications from NCRA or equivalent exam.
Level 5: Official court reporters appointed before October 11, 2009, after 10 years of service in the federal courts and with merit and real-time certifications. This service includes credit for time spent serving in a federal court as a contract or per diem reporter.
Candidates should note that work in this position is performed in an office setting. This is not a full-time telework position.
Employee Benefits
Salary is just one component of the comprehensive compensation package offered by the Federal Court. Federal court employees are eligible for a full range of benefits that include 13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, a flexible work schedule, immediate matching Thrift Savings Plan, pre-tax programs (health, dependent care and transportation), and insurance plans (i.e., health, life, disability, and long-term care), car-pooling options and a transportation subsidy.
Employer benefit contributions equate to no less than 33% of an employee’s total compensation. Please see the chart below for an estimated total compensation based on a sample position and salary. Be advised that eligibility may vary by appointment type and length.
For more information about federal court benefits, please visit the U.S. Courts website.
Miscellaneous
Representative Duties
Responsibilities include attending and recording verbatim all proceedings as directed by a judge or court or requested by any party who has agreed to pay the fees established by the Judicial Conference of the United States; reading back all or any portion of the court records; reviewing the court calendar and noting the appearance of attorneys, witnesses and the proper spelling of their names; producing transcripts within strict time limitations; billing, delivering and/or mailing official transcripts prepared; certifying and filing with the Clerk of Court original records and a copy of transcripts prepared; and covering other courts as needed, and all other duties as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for providing and maintaining his or her own computer equipment and telephone. Court reporter positions are eligible to receive a court-provided parking space as part of their employment, and a private office. Court reporters are also eligible to participate in the Clerk’s Office telework program.
Application Info
Required Clearances
Please note that this position does not require that applicants complete the “Optional Background Information” section on page 5 (Questions 18-20) of the AO-78 Application Form. The court may require the disclosure of any criminal history information at the time a conditional offer is made.
The selected candidate will also be required to submit to a background clearance which includes fingerprinting and a credit check.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, a minimum of three references with contact information, and the AO-78 Application Form (available for download in the application portal). All application materials must be submitted at CASD HR Application Portal. More information on career opportunities may also be found at www.casd.uscourts.gov.
Preference will be given to applicants who submit application materials before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.