Official Court Reporter

Spokane County; Us.; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local government agency in France is seeking a Court Reporter to transcribe court proceedings and assist in courtroom management. Candidates must have a Court Reporter certification and relevant experience. This position offers six weeks of paid time off and requires dedication under stressful situations. Strong legal terminology knowledge and proficiency in court reporting equipment are essential.

Prestations

Paid time off including six weeks annually

Support for certification maintenance

Qualifications

• Three years' experience as a skilled, practical reporter.
• Certification as a Court Reporter or Shorthand Reporter required.
• Knowledge of legal, medical, and technical terminology.

Responsabilités

• Transcribe and preserve records of court proceedings.
• Coordinate with attorneys to meet transcript deadlines.
• Assist with courtroom management and maintain decorum.

Connaissances

English grammar knowledge

Knowledge of legal terminology

Skilled in office equipment usage

Ability to transcribe under pressure

Formation

Graduation from an accredited court reporter course

Registered Professional Reporter certification

Outils

Court reporting equipment

Computer-aided transcription software

Description du poste

Overview

This recruitment will be used to fill three onsite positions working 37.5 hours per week. Currently, Judge Beggs (Department 5), Judge McKay (Department 4) and Judge Schmidt (Department 9) have vacancies. Interested applicants should indicate which position they are applying for in the Supplemental Questions section of the application.

Responsibilities

• 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 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; proofsreads 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.

Qualifications

• 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 200 wpm 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

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.