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Employee Type
Regular Department: Superior Court Salary: $41.96 per hour
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5 Overtime Eligibile: Yes Job Posting Date Range: 03/04/2026 - Until Filled
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one onsite position working 37.5 hours per week. Currently, Judge Schmidt (Department 9) has a vacancy. The position allocated to this class performs highly skilled stenographic verbatim reporting, preservation, and/or transcription of court proceedings. The incumbent is responsible for taking verbatim records of court or other judicial proceedings and for preparing transcripts when requested or required. Work may require serving as a judicial secretary to a Superior Court Judge. Must be able to index, maintain and transcribe these court records for the courts, attorneys and litigants upon request. In the case of private requests, it is the court reporter’s responsibility to establish and implement the format used in the transcription of the verbatim records. This classification is confidential in nature; incumbents are considered at-will, serving at the pleasure of the Court. Incumbents are expected to maintain a close working relationship with the judge to whom they are assigned. NOTES: Official Court Reporters are entitled to the same paid six weeks off as the Judge they are employed by. Certified Shorthand Reporter license required. Certification referenced in RCW 18.145.080 required. Registered Professional Reporter certification preferred. Real-time experience preferred. Job Description: Examples of
Duties
Reports, transcribes and preserves a verbatim stenographic machine or computer-aided record of court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Indexes and files notes and transcripts; locates and reads back portions of the record upon request. Efficiently and expeditiously produces transcripts; maintains control and custody of verbatim notes; prepares and maintains a detailed index of notes and files such with the Superior Court Clerk, in accordance with local and State rules. Coordinates with attorneys, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court in meeting mandatory transcript deadlines and timely filing of transcripts, pursuant to the Rules of Appellate Procedure. Assists with the management of the judicial department, including aiding in maintaining order, decorum and acceptable behavior in the courtroom. Effectively handles hostile or volatile individuals or crisis situations. Receives and directs incoming court-related phone calls, takes messages, determines needs, answers questions, and furnishes information as appropriate. Transcribes oral and memorandum opinions of the court; prepares court correspondence; proofreads opinions and decisions at the direction of the judge. Assists the court clerk in marking exhibits and administering oath to witnesses. Works as a team with the Judge and Judicial Assistant, as well as assisting other judicial departments when coverage is needed. 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. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Minimum
Requirements
Per RCW 2.32.180: Three (3) years’ experience as a skilled, practical reporter, or who upon examination shall be able to report and transcribe accurately 200wpm of two-voice testimony for five (5) consecutive minutes, OR pass a national test approved by the WA State Department of Licensing. Also see WAC 308-14-085. Certified Court Reporter (CCR) or Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Certification requirements outlined in RCW 18.145.080 must be maintained throughout employment, including maintaining annual certification with the WA State Department of Licensing. Preferred qualifications: Post-secondary education, preferably graduation from an accredited court reporter course with an emphasis on English, law, medical terminology and phonetics. Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification. Realtime experience. Selection Factors: Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary Knowledge of legal, medical, and other technical terminology. Knowledge of courtroom practices and procedures. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment, including telephones, computers, printers, copy machines, as well as proficient knowledge to operate and troubleshoot court reporting equipment, machines and software. Ability to read, comprehend and follow court rules and State laws related to the work. Ability to maintain records and files of stenographic notes, computer-aided notes , and verbatim transcripts. Ability to accurately hear and transcribe a variety of voice modulations under stressful situations and concentrate on what is being said regardless of physical surroundings. Ability to sit and maintain uninterrupted concentration for a minimum of two (2) hours at a time. Ability to report to work before or after regular court hours, as required. Ability to provide and maintain court reporting equipment, writers, software, laptops, etc. BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions: Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner. Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us. Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards. Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description. Total Compensation: $74,830 - $104,732 Annually Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices. Please select the link below to view Spokane County
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