Salary : $133,414.92 - $137,078.16 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9757C
Department: 74000 - COURTROOM SUPPORT
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position DescriptionCourt 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 . This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.
SALARYFull-time: $11,117.91 - $11,423.18 Monthly
Part-time 3/5: $6,540.71 - $6,720.38 Monthly
Daily as needed: $511.17 - $525.20 Full Day
$250.60 - $257.49 Half Day
Applicants with courtroom experience may be eligible for salary negotiation.
THE COURT OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS- Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care spending accounts, and life)
- Deferred compensation plan 457 with up to 4% salary match & a 401k (no 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- Annual Equipment Allowance: $500
- Floater Bonus of 5% per pay period
- Monthly Real-Time Certification Allowance: 5.5%
- Reimbursement for Continuing Education Costs: Up to $1,000
- Reimbursement of Annual California CSR License Fees
- Reimbursement for Annual YesLaw Subscription
- Reimbursement of Realtime Certification Exam Expenses upon Passing
- Opportunity to Earn Extra Income through Supplemental Transcript Services
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 REQUIREMENTSTo qualify, you must meet the following 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 QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will possess a Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR) Certification. This is not a mandatory requirement:
APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of certification and selection requirements, based upon submitted application materials.
ELIGIBILITY: 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.
Please note that candidates who receive a Court Reporter job offer from the Court are required to have professional court reporting software installed in their laptop prior to beginning employment with the Court.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed toNicole Valencia, Staffing PartnerFollow us on social media! X | | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material facts, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.
- Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.
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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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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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Are you a stenographic writer or a voice writer?
- Stenographic Writer
- Voice Writer
- None of the Above
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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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Please indicate which of following opportunities you are interested in (select all that apply):
- 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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The oral interview for the Court Reporter opportunity 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.
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Court Reporters are required to have the professional version of their court reporting software installed on their laptop. Equipment requirements will be verified during the job interview; however, the professional version of the software is only required upon receiving a job offer.
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Court Reporters are required to provide realtime reporting to judicial officers after an optional 90-day acclimation period.
- Please check this box to indicate that you understand the above and that you agree to perform this job requirement.
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Court Reporters are required to travel to various court locations throughout Los Angeles County to serve as backup and relief to meet courtroom needs.
- Please check this box to indicate that you understand the above and that you agree to perform this job requirement.
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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(s) of the employee(s) who referred you. Please note, you may provide no more than two names. If you were not referred, type "N/A"
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