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

Salary : $92,726.00 - $112,757.00 Annually
Location : Main Courthouse 1100 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: FSC00761
Department: Court Reporters
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 2/1/2027 4:00 PM Pacific

Description
The Fresno Superior Court is now hiring for Voice Writing and Steno Court Reporters Realtime with little to no court reporting experience **Must have a valid Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License**

Below is the link with information on becoming a Voice Writer and Steno Court Reporter:

STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4STEP 5Hourly44.5846.8149.1651.6254.21Biweekly3,5663,7453,9334,1304,337Monthly7,7278,1148,5218,9489,396Annually92,72697,365102,253107,370112,757
Ongoing Incentives

• $11,000 Hiring Bonus
• Salary up to $54.21/hr or $112,757.00/yr (depending on level/years' experience)
• 6% differential 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 is provided
• $25 Monthly Reimbursement for YesLaw stipend.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, reports verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court hearings, utilizes the realtime program and transcribes and provides typed transcripts pursuant to standards promulgated by statutes, rules, regulations or policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Court Reporters are assigned to courtrooms, use stenographic or voice writing equipment to make a verbatim record of court proceedings, including objections made, rulings of the court, arraignments, pleas, sentences, arguments of counsel, instruction to the jury, and perform other duties as required.
Typical Tasks

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The information below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.
Typical tasks:
* 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 of proceedings 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.
Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License: Possession of a valid license as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in the state of California.

AND

Possession of valid Class "C" California Driver's License or the ability to travel between Court locations as assigned.

AND

Equipment: Possession and knowledge of realtime transcription computer hardware and software and ability to use Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) to provide realtime transcription services.

AND

Experience: No minimum experience required.
Additional Information

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, statutes and 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 and fundamental knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to: office phones, copiers and printers.

Skill and Ability to:

• Strong oral and written expression to communicate with judicial officers, attorneys, other court staff, and other entities in the scope of performing duties;
• 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;
• Flexibility, demonstrated by a willingness to take on a variety of reporting assignments;
• See typed information at close range;
• Transcribe verbatim testimony presented at trials and other court proceedings and provide Realtime reporting;
• Coordinate work processes and results with others including attorneys, judicial officers, court administrators and other Court staff;
• Record shorthand at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy, including compliance with all applicable statutes, court rules, policies and procedures;
• Ability to perform duties on site and in any courtroom as assigned;
• Operate necessary equipment such as a stenotype machine or a stenomask;
• 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 the operational needs of the Superior Court.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Click to view 2026 Benefits at a Glance

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription health benefits:
Choice of Blue Shield (HMO, PPO, HDHP) or Kaiser (HMO, HDHP) health plans effective on your first day of employment. Choice of Delta Dental DPPO or Metlife Dental DHMO plans effective on your first day of employment. Vision coverage through VSP or Kaiser Vision is also available effective on your first day of employment. The Court pays towards employee coverage plus an additional amount per year for family health benefit premiums.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts available. Set pre-tax dollars aside to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking expenses.

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance:
$15,000 Basic Group Life/AD&D insurance provided by employer.
Short Term Disability Insurance (STD):

STD administered through California State Disability Insurance (SDI).
Retirement:
The Fresno Superior Court participates in the Fresno County Employees Retirement Association (FCERA). Placement in Benefit Tier I or Tier V is contingent upon a candidate's recent employment circumstances. Additionally, FCERA has reciprocity with several California public retirement systems. More information about FCERA can be found at Retirement benefits are integrated with Social Security.
Vacation/Sick:

Paid Time Off (PTO) is initially accrued at the rate of approximately 20 days per year based on being on a continuous paid status; pro-rated for hours worked. Accrual rate increases based on length of service.
Paid Holidays:
The following is a schedule of Court recognized paid holidays for Court employees:
January 1 - New Year's Day
Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday
Third Monday in February - President's Day
March 31 - Farm Worker's Day
Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
July 4 - Independence Day
First Monday in September - Labor Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
Last Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas Day

Additional Benefits Available:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Deferred Compensation (457b, 457 Roth)
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

01

Are you a Certified Shorthand Reporter for the State of California?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a YesLaw account?

• Yes
• No

03

What type of writer equipment/software do you possess?
04

Please list any state certifications and/or national certifications in court reporting. Please do not use abbreviate and include the name of issuing agency/organization. If none, indicate "none"
05

Please list what type of proceedings you have experience in as a court reporter (i.e. criminal, civil, death penalty). If none, indicate "none"
Required Question