What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Reporter - Superior Court position at Lewis County, WA?
Court Reporter - Superior Court
Full Time
Court Administration
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Job Title: Court Reporter
Dept./Division: Superior Court Job Class Code: 1075
Pay Grade: 122 PCN: 1075001
FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: October 2007
Representation Status: Non-Represented Revision Date: October 2025
Reports To: Superior Court Administrator
NATURE OF WORK
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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Completion of a State accredited court reporting school; AND four (4) year's court reporting experience. Washington State CCR License and a Notary Public License are required.
Job Title: Court Reporter Job Class Code: 1075
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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.
As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.
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Lewis County, WA
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