Real-Time Court Reporter — Transcripts & Records

Thurston County; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Flexible work schedules

Retirement plan

Job summary

Thurston County seeks an Official Court Reporter to attend court proceedings and report verbatim using real-time transcription. The role requires high accuracy in capturing testimony and producing transcripts for the judge, counsel, and court records.

Responsibilities include drafting transcripts, maintaining dictionaries, indexing notes, and logging proceedings. Remote work may be available part of the week; standard hours are weekdays in the courthouse, with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attends and reports court proceedings verbatim utilizing real-time 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 real-time 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.

Job description

Thurston County seeks an Official Court Reporter to attend court proceedings and report verbatim using real-time transcription. The role requires high accuracy in capturing testimony and producing transcripts for the judge, counsel, and court records.

Responsibilities include drafting transcripts, maintaining dictionaries, indexing notes, and logging proceedings. Remote work may be available part of the week; standard hours are weekdays in the courthouse, with travel as needed.