Court Reporter Job at Lewis County, Chehalis, WA

  • Lewis County
  • Chehalis, WA

Job Description

Court Reporting Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of court reporting duties on behalf of the Lewis County Superior Court; records various types of court proceedings; prepares court transcripts; and performs other related duties as assigned. The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

Produces verbatim records of civil, criminal, and/or juvenile court proceedings.

Maintains compliance with regulations and standards governing court reporting.

Prepares and researches court transcripts.

Provides transcripts as requested by litigants, attorneys, judges, and other interested parties.

Performs record keeping and/or other duties as assigned by the Judge or Court Administrator.

Provides Realtime reporting to the Judge by providing an unedited, electronic version of the verbatim records as it is being taken during the court proceedings.

Working Environment / Physical Demands

Work is performed in and around courtroom facilities; subject to sitting for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, and light lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Required Qualifications

Completion of a State accredited court reporting school. Washington State CCR License and a Notary Public License are required. Preferred: Two (2) year's court reporting experience.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors)

Knowledge of: Court processes and procedures; Principles and practices of court reporting; Regulations and standards governing court reporting; Equipment and computer software relative to court reporting.

Skills in: Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled court reporting functions; Accurately recording various types of court proceedings; Preparing and researching court transcripts; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with court personnel and the general public; Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to: Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

Behaviors: Regular, reliable attendance.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive medical coverage—including vision—along with dental and basic life insurance for employees and their families. Multiple medical plan options are available, so you can choose the coverage that best fits your needs. Secure your future with enrollment in one of Washington State's Department of Retirement Systems programs: PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF. Both you and the County contribute to your retirement, ensuring long-term financial stability. Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays. We recognize and reward your dedication with additional monthly compensation for continuous service milestones. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars. If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Accommodations for All Applicants: If you need accommodations during the selection process, we're here to help! Contact our Human Resources Department at (360) 740-2737 or HR@lewiscountywa.gov.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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