Realtime Court Reporter - Verbatim Transcripts & Support

Spokane County; Washington; On-site; USD 81,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County is seeking an onsite Court Reporter to perform highly skilled stenographic verbatim reporting of court proceedings, with transcripts prepared on request. The role may serve as judicial secretary to a Superior Court Judge and requires maintaining confidential records and real-time reporting for the Judge.

The position demands a CCR or CSR license, and certification upkeep per RCW 18.145.080. A minimum of three years’ experience or 200wpm two-voice capability is expected, with

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience or ability to report and transcribe 200wpm two-voice testimony for 5 consecutive minutes.
• CCR or CSR license required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Certification requirements per RCW 18.145.080 must be maintained.
• Post-secondary education preferred with emphasis on English, law, medical terminology and phonetics.

Responsibilities

• Report, transcribe and preserve verbatim stenographic records of court proceedings.
• Index and file notes and transcripts; read back portions on request.
• Produce transcripts and maintain detailed index of notes and files with the Superior Court Clerk.
• Coordinate with attorneys and higher courts to meet transcript deadlines.
• Provide realtime reporting to the Judge with unedited verbatim records.
• Assist in maintaining order and decorum in the courtroom.

Skills

Stenography

Court reporting

Verbatim transcription

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Education

CCR license

CSR license

Advanced court reporting training

Tools

Court reporting software

Transcription equipment

Job description

Spokane County is seeking an onsite Court Reporter to perform highly skilled stenographic verbatim reporting of court proceedings, with transcripts prepared on request. The role may serve as judicial secretary to a Superior Court Judge and requires maintaining confidential records and real-time reporting for the Judge.

The position demands a CCR or CSR license, and certification upkeep per RCW 18.145.080. A minimum of three years’ experience or 200wpm two-voice capability is expected, with