APPLY. San Mateo County Superior Court Launches New 8-Week, Part-Time, $50/hour Court Reporter Internship Program

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PRESS RELEASE. From the San Mateo County Superior Court on May 10th, 2025.

The Court Reporter Internship Program provides an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to work in person at the San Mateo Superior Court as a paid intern working 16 hours a week. Interns will report to the Court Reporter Supervisor and be assigned to shadow an official reporter in courtrooms that cover trials, preliminary hearings, and general calendars in criminal, juvenile, and/or family courts.

The San Mateo County Superior Court is pleased to announce the launch of its new Court Reporter Internship Program, designed to provide valuable hands-on experience to qualified candidates pursuing a career in court reporting. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to work directly within the courtroom environment, shadow experienced court reporters, and gain exposure to a variety of court proceedings.

Court reporters play a vital role in the justice system, responsible for preparing verbatim transcripts of legal proceedings that serve as the official record. Using stenographic or voice writing equipment, court reporters accurately transcribe everything said by judges, attorneys, parties, and witnesses during court proceedings.

The Court is now accepting applications for eight-week, in-person internship programs. Interns will report to the Court Reporter Supervisor and will be assigned to shadow official court reporters across a range of court proceedings and case types, including criminal, juvenile, and family law.

As part of the internship, participants are required to produce 10 pages of transcription per week for review, including cover, appearance, and index pages. The program is open to both stenographic and voice writing candidates that meet the eligibility requirements.

To learn more the Court Reporter Internship Program and how to apply, please visit the Court’s website: sanmateo.courts.ca.gov/court-reporter-internship-program.

The Court Reporter Internship Program provides an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to work in person at the San Mateo Superior Court as a paid intern working 16 hours a week. Interns will report to the Court Reporter Supervisor and be assigned to shadow an official reporter in courtrooms that cover trials, preliminary hearings, and general calendars in criminal, juvenile, and/or family courts.

Interns must produce 10 pages of transcripts each week for review by the Court Reporter Supervisor, including cover, appearance, and index pages. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

DATES OF INTERNSHIP

Internship dates are flexible depending on the candidate’s availability and are limited to a total of 8 consecutive weeks. Work hours are flexible depending on the candidate’s availability but must be Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and/or 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

COMPENSATION

Interns will be paid biweekly through W-9/1099 at the rate of $800/week ($50/hour for 16 hours) for 8 consecutive weeks ($6,400 total) after the 16-hour minimum has been achieved in a two-week pay period. If the 16 hours are not met in one week, interns can make up the hours the following week as long as the 16 hours are met in one pay period. If the 16-hour weekly minimum is not met, pay will be reduced accordingly. There is no additional compensation for extra hours worked over the 16-hours for transcript production.

Application/Examination

This is an extra-help assignment. Anyone may apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must email ALL the following required documents to the Human Resources Office of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo at [email protected]

1. Statement of the candidate’s qualifications.
2. A letter of recommendation from an instructor, mentor, or a current CA CSR (California Certified Shorthand Reporter).
3. Supporting documentation for one of the following:

• Currently enrolled in a machine or voice court reporting school and be able to show proof of enrollment in the highest speed-level class, preferably having proof of passing at least one qualifier, OR
• Hold an RPR and be able to show proof of taking the CA CSR, OR
• Hold a CVR and be able to show proof of taking the CA CSR, OR
• Hold a CA CSR license from a test taken in the last six months, OR
• Hold a license from a state or jurisdiction other than CA and be able to show proof of taking the CA CSR.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For information on the Court Reporter Internship Program, contact BOTH: 

• Karen Wilmes, Court Services Manager, via email at [email protected] 
• Virginia Bottarini, Court Services Supervisor, via email at [email protected] 

For general questions, contact the Human Resources Office of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, at (650) 261-5695.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. 

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis, and selections may be made at any time within the process.Recruitment Schedule:
Final Filing Date: Continuous 

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. 

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

Please Note: The County is conducting this recruitment for the Superior Court. This position is with the Superior Court of California.