Court Recorder- Full Time

This is a full-time position that works 35 hours per week.

Why It's a Great Opportunity
Pierce County Superior Court is looking for highly qualified, professional, and committed team players for full-time Court Reporters. In this position you will attend and take the official record throughout Superior Court. You will work as a team with the judge and the judicial assistant as well as assist other judicial departments when coverage is needed. Our current opening is with Department 4 - Judge Rebecca Reeder.

The team consists of 23 elected Judges, 10 appointed Commissioners, 46 Judicial Department Staff Members, a Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator, and 34 administrative staff members. Together we work to do our best to provide an open and accessible Superior Court for our Pierce County Community.

How to be Successful in the Role
Your success will be found in providing court reporting services in court which require independent judgment within policy guidelines, and considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and procedures.

You will report directly to a Superior Court Judge and will be responsible for creating the official record of all sessions of Superior Court as directed by the Judge, which includes, but is not limited to the following: Pretrial hearings, impaneling of the jury, opening statements, testimony, closing arguments, exceptions to jury instructions, jury instructions, post-trial hearings, and sentencing hearings.

You will also be responsible for providing Realtime (preferred, not required) to the Court, producing efficient and expeditious productions of transcripts and maintaining control and custody of stenographic notes. You will also prepare and maintain detailed chronological logs with applicable Superior Court rules and the timely securing and indexing of stenographic notes in accordance with the Superior Court Clerk’s Office.

Your Future in this Role
Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a Certified Court Reporter as tested and qualified under WAC 308-14-085

Maintain certification on a yearly basis with the Department of Licensing.

Preferred Requirements

Certified as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Compensation for this position is $53.44 per hour.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community.

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