Court Reporters Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $201.00 - $402.00 Daily
Location : San Bernardino County Court Districts, CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Number: 27-001
Division: San Bernardino County Court Districts
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented (Volunteer)
Description
WE ARE HIRING: PRO TEM COURT REPORTERS
Bring Justice to Life-One Word at a Time! Join Us as a Pro-Tem Court Reporter at the San Bernardino Superior Court. Apply today!
Are you a skilled Certified Court Reporter looking for flexible work opportunities? The San Bernardino Superior Court seeks Pro-Tempore Certified Court Reporters to join our team. With opportunities available countywide, you'll have the flexibility to choose your schedule while making a significant impact within the justice system.
You are a highly desirable candidate if you have:

• real-time
• CSR certification from the CA Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporter Board
• Possess own equipment

Pay Rates:

• Full Day $402
• Half Day $201

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Pro Tem Certified Court Reporters are scheduled based upon the daily needs of the court, notification of availability to work and indicated geographical preferences. The Court Reporter Coordinator at each court district is responsible for scheduling coverage as needed.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.
Essential Functions
Pro Tem Certified Court Reporters are expected to:

• Attend court sessions as assigned and make verbatim stenographic or voice written records of the proceedings using stenographic or voice writing equipment, computer aided transcription equipment and possibly real time software;
• Provide immediate read back of all or portions of the record upon request;
• Prepare printed or magnetic media transcripts of court proceedings;
• Review, certify and file printed transcripts of court proceedings and provide daily transcripts as needed;
• Receive and process transcript requests; estimate cost of transcripts;
• Maintain a variety of paper and electronic files.

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporter Board and must own and maintain appropriate equipment for transcription proceedings. Realtime skills are highly desirable.
Applicants must submit a copy of their current Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board with application. Upon review of all submitted materials, candidate will be contacted via email or by phone regarding the background check.
Background Check
All employees are fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Depending on the position, may include procurement of a consumer credit report. Information obtained will be evaluated for compatibility with Court employment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights. Information presented on employment application, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification. Convictions depending upon the type, number and recency, may be disqualifying.
Physical Characteristics
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds unaided.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
Work Environment
The employee works in an office or courtroom environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
There are no benefits are associated with this position.
01
Do you have a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) License issued by the Court Reporters Board of California?

• Yes
• No

02
Please indicate your licensed method of reporting.

• Stenography
• Voice Writing
• Stenography and Voice Writing
• N/A- None

03
Do you possess and maintain all necessary equipment appropriate for transcription of court proceedings?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you Realtime capable?

• Yes
• No

05
Please indicate which days of the week you are available to work.
06
Please describe your experience in a courtroom setting, recording testimony in court of record or any combination of related training and experience. Please specify the name of the court, county, and length of experience.
07
If referred by an employee, please enter the name of the person who referred you, as it must be noted at the time of application. If this does not apply, please enter "N/A".
08
CERTIFICATION VERIFICATION: Please upload a copy of your Certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Certified Shorthand Reporters Board to your application. Provide your verification prior to the close of the position to receive consideration. Mark the appropriate choice below.

• I confirm that I have uploaded a copy of my certification to my application.
• I am not a certified Shorthand Reporter.

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