COURT REPORTER JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title: Court Reporter

Dept./Division: Superior Court Job Class Code: 1075

Pay Grade: 122 PCN: 1075001

FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: October 2007

Representation Status: Non-Represented Revision Date: October 2025

Reports To: Superior Court Administrator

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs a variety of court reporting duties on behalf of the Lewis County Superior Court; records various types of court proceedings; prepares court transcripts; and performs other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

• Produces verbatim records of civil, criminal, and/or juvenile court proceedings. • Maintains compliance with regulations and standards governing court reporting. • Prepares and researches court transcripts. • Provides transcripts as requested by litigants, attorneys, judges, and other interested

parties. • Performs record keeping and/or other duties as assigned by the Judge or Court

Administrator.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in and around courtroom facilities; subject to sitting for extended periods of

time, bending, reaching, and light lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Completion of a State accredited court reporting school; AND four (4) year's court reporting experience. Washington State CCR License and a Notary Public License are required.

Job Title: Court Reporter Job Class Code: 1075

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COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of:

• Court processes and procedures. • Principles and practices of court reporting. • Regulations and standards governing court reporting. • Equipment and computer software relative to court reporting.

Skills in:

• Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled court reporting functions. • Accurately recording various types of court proceedings • Preparing and researching court transcripts. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with court personnel and

the general public. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

Behaviors: • Regular, reliable attendance.

As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.

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