Official Court Reporter

County of Thurston•Olympia, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Official Court Reporters are responsible to attend, report, and protect the legal record of court proceedings. The reporters must possess a high degree of medical, legal and technical knowledge in order to accurately capture and transcribe complex testimony presented in court proceedings. Through the use of sophisticated computer equipment and software, the "realtime" reporter is able to supply a simultaneous translation of computerized stenographic keystrokes into written word and immediate display on computer monitors.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of courtroom proceedings, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary in various fields such as law, medicine, engineering, chemistry, etc.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow related court rules and State laws.
Compliance with WAC 308-14-085 and 308-14-130, Washington State Department of Licensing.
Washington State Certification in compliance with statutory requirements of RCW 2.32.180, being "able to report and transcribe accurately 175 words per minute of the judge's charge or 200 words per minute of testimony each for five consecutive minutes."
Current Washington State Driver's License or have an appropriate accommodation.
Incumbent is required to own his/her computer aided transcription with real time capability using software Case Catalyst.

Nice To Haves

Certified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association at minimum of 225 wpm.
Certified as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Registered Merit Reporter (RMR), and/or Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Attends and reports court proceedings verbatim utilizing "realtime" capability and equipment.
Prepares draft transcripts and/or diskettes for the judge's review.
Prepares and certifies Verbatim Reports of Proceedings as requested by counsel or the court.
Conducts extensive research to maintain and expand computer dictionary for use as part of "realtime" court reporting equipment.
Indexes court notes and files them with the County Clerk.
Maintenance and indexing of computerized files for storage by reporter.
Keeps daily log of all proceedings, including case number, appearances and type of proceeding to ensure cross-reference to electronic records.
On occasion, transcribes oral decisions and other proceedings as requested by the Judge.
Transcribes court proceedings for counsel or parties at expense of counsel and parties.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Judge.