Full Time Shorthand Writing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $105,202.03 Annually
Location : Historic Courthouse, 939 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
General Purpose
Join our team to experience a great career opportunity with a competitive benefits package which currently includes the following:
Hiring and Relocation Incentives*

• Signing Bonus: $25,000
• Annual Bonus:
  • 12 months: $30,000
  • 24 months: $25,000
  • 36 months: $25,000
  • 48 months: $25,000
  • 60 months: $25,000
  • 72 months: $25,000
• Relocation Incentives
  • California CSR Test up to $400 and Travel Reimbursement up to $1,000
  • Up to $25,000 to relocate (min. distance 150-mile radius).
• Referral Bonus
  • $1,000 per referral
• Technology Stipend
  • $2,000 lumpsup

*Subject to terms and conditions outlined in applicable MOU available upon request.
About the Position
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, take verbatim notes at court hearings, trials and other proceedings; transcribe stenographic notes to produce transcripts of courtroom activities.
Court Reporters hired after July 2014 will comply with the following government code.
GOV. CODE § 69950
(a) The fee for transcription for original ribbon or printed copy is one dollar and thirteen cents ($1.13) for each 100 words, and for each copy purchased at the same time by the court, party, or other person purchasing the original, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.
(b) The fee for a first copy to any court, party, or other person who does not simultaneously purchase the original shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) for each 100 words, and for each additional copy, purchased at the same time, twenty cents ($0.20) for each 100 words.
(c) A trial court practice and policy as to the number of words or folios on a typical transcript page shall not be unilaterally changed by a trial court.
Examples of Essential Duties
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the
Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: requirements to become a Certified Shorthand Reporter.
• A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.
• Must be a Certified Shorthand Reporter (C.S.R.) in the state of California.

LICENSES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:

• Legal and medical terminology.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Courtroom proceedings and activities in civil and criminal cases.
• Operation of office and computerized stenographic equipment relating to court reporting.

Ability to:

• Attend court hearings, trials and other proceedings to take stenographic notes.
• Take verbatim notes of verbal communication in the courtroom.
• Accurately transcribe stenographic notes and prepare transcripts on computerized stenographic equipment.
• Read, review, edit and correct written materials.
• Take stenographic notes of multi-voice legal proceedings at the rate of 200 words per minute.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain up-to-date reference materials regarding court reporting.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Attend court proceedings at various locations.

Additional Information
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status NotificationsYou will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and imperial.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests a minimum five days' notice of special needs to arrange a reasonable accommodation.
The Court offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf. These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.
Pay Practices
This is an non-exempt hourly position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both, Court and Employee.
Leave Provisions
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.
Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 240 hours:

• From date of hire to 60 months (5 years) accrual rate is at .038462 per hour worked and equivalent to 10 days per year.
• 60 months to 120 months (5 to 10 years) accrual rate is at .057690 per hour worked an equivalent to 15 days per year.
• 120 months to 180 months (10 to 15 years) accrual rate is at .069230 per hour worked an equivalent to 18 days per year
• 180 months to 240 (15 to 20 years) accrual rate is at .080760 per hour worked an equivalent to 21 days per year
• Over 240 months (20 years +) accrual rate is at .088460 per hour worked an equivalent to 23 days per year. This bracket is capped off at 320 hours.

Jury leave is paid at employee's regular rate of pay by the court. Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.
Military Leave provided in accordance with the law.
Bereavement leave is 9 days per rolling 12 months.
Benefits
Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen. Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.
Vision and Dental Insurance is optional and paid by the employee.
Basic life Insurance of $20,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Long Term Disability Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.
State Disability Insurance is paid by employee.
Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.
Retirement
ICERS - For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).
Holidays
14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Lincoln's Birthday
President's Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Native American Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
01
Are you a Certified Shorthand Reporter (C.S.R.) in the state of California.

• Yes
• No

02
Have you worked with Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) or realtime captioning?

• Yes
• No

03
If so, describe your experience providing CART services?
Required Question