Court Reporter
- Summary
Please note: This posting is open continuously until filled, and minimum requirements have been revised.
King County Superior Court invites applications from court reporters who are interested in working in the King County Court.
Court Reporters who are NCRA Realtime Certified currently receive a 7.5% pay premium, and those who are or become Realtime Certified by the Court will receive a 5% pay premium.
Certified CART (Computer Access Realtime Translation) providers will be paid a premium when service is provided during court proceedings. When providing CART services, there is a separate reporter or digital record for the official court record.
The Court currently provides annual reimbursement for a portion of expenses related to the support of Realtime delivery to the Court.
The Court offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance plans, a deferred compensation savings program, paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time benefit-eligible position working 35 hours per week. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. This position is FLSA nonexempt (hourly) and overtime-eligible.
Work Location:
This position is based at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, but will be required to work at other Superior Court locations as well.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17.- Job Duties
The incumbent is responsible for the verbatim official record, provides readback upon request, prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings; uses Computer Aided Transcript (CAT) and perform duties among various courthouses.
Attend each term of Court as directed by the Judge presiding and takes accurate notes (record) of the court proceedings.
Provides Realtime Reporting to the Judge.
Responsible for filing all verbatim notes in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. File updated copies of a computer-aided transcript.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Required Qualifications:
Realtime Court Reporting is required. Pay premiums are made depending upon a Court Reporter's level of Realtime qualification. Court Reporters who are NCRA Realtime Certified receive a 7.5% pay premium, and those who are or become Realtime Certified by the Court will receive a 5% pay premium.
A college degree or at least two years of college with graduation from an accredited court reporter course offered through a university or business college with emphasis on English, law, medical terminology, and phonetics are required.
Three years of experience as a skilled, practical reporter or who upon examination shall be 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 (5) consecutive minutes (RCW 2.32.180).
Working knowledge of courtroom proceedings and production of transcripts. Knowledge of all facets of reporting depositions, industrial insurance hearings, etc. Working knowledge of local rules, court procedures and processes is required
Computer-aided transcription is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
NCRA Certified Realtime Reporting is desirable.
Prior experience in a large volume general jurisdiction trial court is preferred.
CART (Computer Access Realtime Translation) reporting is desirable.
Additional Materials Required: Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or if you reference "see resume" on your application.
Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
2) Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.- Supplemental Information
- Finalists must pass a criminal background investigation and reference check.
- Finalists may be required to pass a practical in-court reporting test.
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license or be able to travel throughout the county by alternate means.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01This application requires an attached cover letter and resume. If you do not include a cover letter and a resume your application will be considered incomplete. Have you attached a cover letter and a resume?
- Yes
- No
02Do you have current certification in Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) reporting?- Yes
- No
03Please indicate your highest level of educational attainment.- Did not graduate from high school or obtain GED
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's or technical degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's Degree or higher
Required Question