Court Reporter

Salary: $63.59 Hourly
Location : Within Riverside County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26CTRT - 01
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 01/01/2026

Welcome
If you are looking for rewarding work or to build a successful career in the judiciary, the Riverside Superior Court has a place for you!

We have an opportunity for a Court Reporter. We are seeking qualified individuals responsible to provide court reporting services using traditional stenographic or voice writing equipment within assigned courtrooms or other court proceedings. The ideal candidate shall possess a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the Court Reporters' Board of California, possess real-time skills and report court proceedings at a rate of 200 words per minute. This position is not eligible for compressed work schedules or remote work options.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
About the Riverside Superior Court
Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States."

Competitive Compensation Package
At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!
We offer:

• A competitive annual salary of $132,267.20
• Reimbursement for annual Court Reporter license fees
• Up to 12% differential for hours worked performing real-time reporting
• A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
  
  
  • A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
  • Optional deferred compensation programs
  • Generous leave accruals
  • Fourteen (14) paid holidays

• Bereavement leave
• Tuition discounts
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification

Application Process
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.

Selection Procedures:
Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Those candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process.

Step II: All applications who meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the Subject Matter Experts. Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process.

Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview either in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview (weighted 100%) may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.

Status Notifications

You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations

Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
Unit: SEIU
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervising Court Reporter
Amount of Travel Required: Less than 5 %
Work Schedule: M - F 8 hrs per day
Positions Supervised: None
Pay scale ID/Level: CTRT/1
At the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, we are committed to not only providing a rewarding career but also taking care of our employees in every way possible. We understand that your health and well-being are just as important as your work, which is why we offer a powerhouse benefits package designed with YOU in mind.

Here's what you get when you join our team:

• Top-Tier Health Coverage: Premium medical plans through CalPERS, plus Delta Dental and VSP Vision to keep you and your family healthy and smiling.

• Substantial Contributions: Receive court contributions towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. Eight of our ten medical plan options are covered at 100%, which means you will have absolutely zero out-of-pocket monthly premium costs, helping you stay healthy without breaking the bank!

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Court Contributions:

• Employee Only: $1,153/month
• Employee + 1 Dependent: $1,932/month
• Employee + Family: $2,513/month

• Financial Flexibility: Save smart with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Peace of Mind: Secure supplemental life insurance benefits through Lincoln Financial.

• Court paid basic life/accidental dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of:
  • $50,000/$25,000

• Golden Retirement: Build a strong future with a CalPERS pension and additional Nationwide 457(b) retirement savings options.
• Emotional Wellness: Access confidential support through our court provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.

Work-Life Balance You Can Count On:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Holidays

• Depending on your role, you may be eligible for:
  • 9/80 Schedule: Work 80 hours over 9 days.
  • 4/10 Schedule: Work four 10-hour days with a three-day weekend, every week.
  • Hybrid Work Options: Some positions may qualify for a hybrid schedule, blending in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work.

• Bereavement Leave for life's toughest moments
• Tuition Discounts to help you grow and learn

Crushing Student Debt?
We've got you covered. We offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification-so you can keep building your career and wipe out your student loans.

This is more than a job-it's a career with purpose, benefits, and a team that's got your back.
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The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: 'See résumé', 'See above', or copy and paste of your résumé are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

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

• Yes
• No

03

Please provide license number and the year in which you were licensed. If none, indicate "none".
04

Do you possess realtime reporting skills?

• Yes
• No

05

What equipment do you use to provide court reporting services?

• Traditional Stenographic Equipment
• Voice Writing Equipment
• Traditional Stenographic and Voice Writing Equipment
• None of the Above

06

Please describe the type of proceedings in which you have provided real time feed. If none, indicate "none".
07

Please list any state licenses and court reporting certifications that you currently hold and/or any college education. Do not use abbreviations and include the respective license number(s). If none, indicate "none".
08

Please list any certifications you currently hold which were issued by the National Court Reporter Association (NCRA). Do not use abbreviations. If none, indicate "none".
09

Geographic Availability: Court Reporters are assigned to regions. Travel may be required to any location within the region, as needed. Please indicate which region(s) you are interested in applying for. You may select more than one region.

• Western Region: locations in Banning, Corona, Moreno Valley, and Riverside.
• Mid-County Region: locations in Menifee and Murrieta.
• Desert Region: locations in Blythe, Indio and Palm Springs.

10

Please describe your experience working as a reporter in a court environment. Include the following information: name of court, dates of employment, status of employment (i.e., official, per diem), and types of court proceedings covered. Be specific, i.e., juvenile, civil, prelims, arraignments, family. If none, indicate "none".
11

Please describe your freelance reporting experience. Include the following information: name of employer or agency, dates employed, average number of assignments per week, types of hearings covered. Did you specialize in a particular type(s) of hearings? If so, please identify type(s).
12

Do you have experience reporting in the following type of proceeding: Medical?

• Yes
• No

13

Please describe your experience as it relates to the previous question in detail. If none, indicate "none".
14

Do you have experience reporting in the following type of proceeding: DNA/scientific?

• Yes
• No

15

Please describe your experience as it relates to the previous question in detail. If none, indicate "none".
16

Do you have experience reporting in the following type of proceeding: Death Penalty?

• Yes
• No

17

Please describe your experience as it relates to the previous question in detail. If none, indicate "none".
18

Do you have experience reporting in the following type of proceeding: Construction Defect?

• Yes
• No

19

Please describe your experience as it relates to the previous question in detail. If none, indicate "none".
20

Do you have experience reporting in the following type of proceeding: Personal Injury?

• Yes
• No

21

Please describe your experience as it relates to the previous question in detail. If none, indicate "none".
22

Do you have any employment gap(s) within the last 10 years? If yes, please answer the question below. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.

• Yes
• No

23

Please explain any gap(s) in employment.
24

Attachment Requirement: In order to be considered for this position, you must attach to your online application a finished transcript, 10-20 pages, containing both testimony and colloquy. Please title your attachment: Court Reporter - Last_Name, First_Name (i.e. Court Reporter - Doe, Jane).How to use the "Add Attachment(s) feature:

• You can add any required attachment(s) at Step 4: Confirm Application.
• Once on the Confirm Application page, scroll down and click the "Add Attachment(s)" link.
• Title your attachment at * File Description.
• Locate the file on your computer using the "Browse..." button.
• Click Upload.

Do you understand that it is your responsibility to attach a finished transcript, 10-20 pages, containing both testimony and colloquy to your online application?.

• Yes
• No

25

Were you referred to this job by a Court Employee? If so, by whom? If none, indicate "none".
Required Question