HEARING REPORTER

Job Posting: Court Reporter Department of Industrial Relations JC-503323 - Court Reporter

HEARING REPORTER $7,211.00 - $9,023.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Chief Hearing Reporter and Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge, the Hearing Reporter provides assistance and support to Workers' Compensation Judges and to the Department of Industrial Relations in adjudication and administrative matters. Takes verbatim accounts of conferences, hearings, trials, and other formal meetings in machine shorthand. Takes and transcribes dictated summaries of hearings. Prepares verbatim transcripts and other legal or administrative documents using computer-aided transcription and word-processing software. Enters statistical data in data management programs. Copies and scans documents using various office equipment. Performs incidental related clerical and stenographic work.

Effective July 1, 2025, Specific Bargaining Units and Associated Excluded State Employees are Subject to a Salary Reduction

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

To Apply

To be considered for this Hearing Reporter job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1219

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1954. The incumbent works in a smoke-free environment. Work may be performed in high-rise buildings with elevators and stairs or in courtrooms/offices at ground level, under LED lighting, controlled temperature, quiet to moderate noise levels. Cubicle with computer, phone, and other office equipment. The position requires the ability for prolonged sitting and to work at a computer for extended periods of time and to move and transport office items including stenotype equipment and documents in a safe manner. May require travel to other locations throughout the state.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-503323 Position #(s): 400-667-1229-294 400-667-1229-142 Working Title: Court Reporter Classification: HEARING REPORTER $7,211.00 - $9,023.00 # of Positions: 2 Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information

Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for Californias wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.

Electronic Submission of Applications

Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/. Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.

Application Instructions

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Mailing Address Sacramento Attn: Certifications Unit 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure that written materials are free of errors;
• Knowledge of legal, medical, and other technical terminology;
• Knowledge of customary hearing procedures;
• Knowledge of computer-aided transcription (CAT) software;
• Skill to adapt to changing situations and maintain a calm and even disposition under trying circumstances;
• Skill to act impartially towards all parties during a proceeding;
• Skill to follow oral and written directions;
• Skill to complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner;
• Skill to operate the stenographic machine at the speed required to effectively report all proceedings;
• Ability to read and write English at a level equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and as required for successful job performance;
• Ability to take dictation at the rate of 200 words per minute in shorthand or machine shorthand writing;
• Ability to record hearings verbatim continuously for several hours and transcribe notes with skill, speed, and accuracy after an interval of time;
• Ability to dictate accurately and clearly from notes;
• Ability to hear the spoken word (with or without aids);
• Ability to maintain consistent and regular attendance;
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to tactfully interrupt court proceedings to clarify testimony;
• Ability to maintain and balance priorities to ensure a consistent workflow.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/. Human Resources Contact: Certification Unit (800) 564-0771 cert@dir.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Save Job