Official Court Reporter

Full-time

No

# Official Court Reporter

## Salary

The salary for the Official Court Reporter position is per hour.

## Location

The position is located in Tacoma, WA.

## Job Type

This is a Regular - Other position.

## Job Number

The job number for the Official Court Reporter position is Official Court Reporter.

## Department

The position is located in the Superior Court Department.

## Opening Date

The opening date for the Official Court Reporter position is 10/30/2023.

## Job Description

The Official Court Reporter position is a full time position that requires 35 hours per week. The position requires independent judgment, and considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and procedures. The position is in Department 13, Judge Matthew Thomas.

The position requires the following:

* Attend and take the official record throughout Superior Court
* Work as a team with the judge and the judicial assistant
* Assist other judicial departments when coverage is needed
* Create the official record of all sessions of Superior Court
* Produce efficient and expeditious productions of transcripts
* Maintain control and custody of stenographic notes
* Prepare and maintain detailed chronological logs
* Timely secure and index stenographic notes in accordance with the Superior Court Clerk’s Office
* Provide Realtime (preferred, not required) to the Court

## Qualifications

### Minimum Qualifications

* Must be a Certified Court Reporters as tested and qualified under WAC 308-14-085
* Maintain certification on a yearly basis with the Department of Licensing

### Preferred Requirements

* Certified as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)

A background check is required as a condition of employment.

## Supplemental Information

To be considered for the Official Court Reporter position, applicants must complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application, submit a resume and cover letter, and email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.

Applicants may also visit their local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers if they do not have internet access.

Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout the career to ensure success.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. The County strives to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout the career. They want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to their vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in the diverse community.

Professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities

Certified Court Reporter, Registered Professional Reporter

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to . Submit a resume and cover letter. If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.

Qualification and Experience Certified Court Reporter as tested and qualified under WAC 308-14-085, Certified as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)

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