Court Reporter/Voice Writer

Court Reporter/Voice Writer

Salary

$104,463.13 - $122,924.59 Annually

Location

All Ventura County Court Locations, CA

Job Type

Various

Job Number

2026-0713-Cont-YV

Unit

Reporting Services Ventura

Opening Date

07/13/2026

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DEFINITION

Under general direction, accurately take down verbatim in machine shorthand or voice writing all required or requested court hearings; read back the record upon request; produce official, verbatim transcripts of court proceedings in conformity with court standards, codes, Rules of Court, and time requirements; maintain records in accordance with GC 69955; and perform related duties.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Stenographically or voice records verbatim notes of all court proceedings for extended periods of time;
• Provides transcription or reads back record of proceedings;
• Requests clarification from speakers as necessary for accuracy;
• Produces and certifies formal, written transcripts;
• Maintains two forms of archival of stenographic notes and transcripts;
• Archives notes on court provided electronic storage system;
• Organizes and ensures security and confidentiality of official records;
• Receives and processes transcript requests in a timely manner;
• Provides estimates of cost of transcripts;
• Researches medical, legal and technical terminology as well as case citations and related information as necessary for an accurate court record;
• Maintains current software program of choice;
• Transports, sets ups and maintains court reporting, transcription and archival equipment;
• Provides rough transcript to judicial officers upon request.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure:

In accordance with Section 8016 of the California Business and Professions Code, official court reporters working in any court shall possess a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the Court Reporters Board of California.

DESIRABLE CERTIFICATION & SKILLS:

• Realtime skills
• National Court Reporter Association or other Realtime certification.

Transportation: Applicants must be able to report to work as scheduled and perform the essential functions of the position. A drivers license is not required unless driving is an essential function of the job.

Knowledge of:

• Laws, regulations and practices relating to court reporting and transcription;
• Legal terminology, court operations and courtroom procedure; courtroom etiquette and conventions;
• Court reporting computer software.

Skills in:

• Report court proceedings at a rate of 200-plus words per minute;
• Grammar and transcription knowledge to complete accurate transcripts;
• Time management of multiple transcript requests and court coverage assignments.

Ability to (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Simultaneously listen to and make verbatim record of court proceedings;
• Pay attention to conversational details;
• Operate and maintain reporting equipment and related computer equipment;
• Work in presence of court audience.
• Ability to drive to Courts other location to conduct Court business.

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

TO APPLY: Please visit our website at www.ventura.courts.ca.gov. This recruitment is continuous and will be closed when we have received sufficient number of qualified applications.

The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for full time, part time, regular, extra-help or fixed term positions.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. A comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to go through the recruitment process. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meet the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue through the screening and selection process.

ORAL EXAMINATION/SELECTION INTERVIEW: The oral exam and selection interview may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool. The most qualified candidates may be invited to this/these phases of the recruitment, with the selection interview conducted by the hiring manager Tentative Date: TBD

FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Contact Human Resources at (805) 289-8618.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to being an outstanding public employee, including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work with others as a team and follow instructions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Working in any of the Ventura Superior Court facilities requires employees to be subject to security screening by security personnel who use a combination of walk-through and handheld screening devices. Because the Court operates in multiple branches, the employee may be required to travel to other court locations.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation, which may include personal and professional character references, inquiry into past employment, education, credit, criminal background and depending on the position, may include driving records. Please note that the pre-employment background process will include any interaction you may have from the application process through the time that you are provided a final offer of employment. Offer of employment may be rescinded at any time during the pre-employment background check process if the process determines that the applicant is not a good fit for the position.

In addition to your wages, the Superior Court of California, Superior Court of California, County of Ventura offers you an extensive benefits package, including:

• FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM: You allocate the Court's non-taxable biweekly contribution among several benefit options, such as Medical, Dental and Vision benefits. Pre-tax Salary Reduction available if the costs for the benefits package you select exceed the Superior Court of California, County of Venturas contribution. This saves you taxes by lowering your taxable income. Cash added to your biweekly taxable pay, depending on the selection you have made.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave is earned according to policy and guideline set forth by the court.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: 401(k) and 457 Deferred Comp programs are available to eligible employees.
• RETIREMENT
• REFER TO BENEFITS HANDBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION:
• 2026 Benefits Guide
• 2026 Flex Cash Summary - SEIU
• Employee Benefits Summary Represented Employees

This summary is informational only, and cannot modify or affect your benefits in any way, nor shall you accrue any rights because of a statement or omission from this summary. Please refer to Plan Brochures and Memorandum of Agreement or Resolution for details.

01

Do you possess a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the Court Reporters Board of California? If your answer is no, then you dont qualify for this position, and will NOT be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

02

Provide your certification number.

Required Question

Employer Superior Court of California, County of Ventura

Address 800 South Victoria Avenue, Hall of Justice

Mailing Address: PO Box 6489

Ventura, California, 93009-6489

Phone (805) 289-8500

Website http://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov/careers.html