Court Reporter

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

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.