Job Summary
The Official Court Reporter plays a crucial role in court proceedings by attending sessions, documenting, and safeguarding the official legal record utilizing realtime stenographic technology. This position requires precise transcription of intricate testimonies and diligent maintenance of computerized records and logs pertinent to court cases.
Responsibilities
- Attend court proceedings to capture spoken words and testimonies accurately.
- Utilize realtime stenographic equipment to document legal conversations in real-time.
- Transcribe complex testimony with high precision ensuring legal integrity.
- Maintain up-to-date computerized files and logs for court records.
- Safeguard the legal records from court proceedings.
Qualifications
- Exceptional knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
- Capability to transcribe at speeds of 175-200 words per minute.
- Compliance with the requirements set forth by the Washington State Department of Licensing.
- Proficiency in using Case Catalyst software.
Thurston County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
