Court Reporter - Superior Court

Lewis County is currently hiring a Court Reporter to join the offices of Superior Court.

DEPARTMENT / OFFICE

This position is a FLSA Non-Exempt position within the Lewis County Superior Court offices located at 345 W Main St., Chehalis, WA.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online at https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov and to view application materials and job description. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Type: Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 122: $5,332 - $7,171/mo. (DOQ)

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 NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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.