KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Hourly Rate Range $31.05 - $39.36
OPEN: 02/11/08 CLOSE: Open Continuous
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials must be submitted to King County Superior Court Human Resources Department. Superior Court is not responsible for incomplete emailed or faxed transmission. For further inquiries, please call (206) 296-9355.
Application materials may be:
· Mailed to: Human Resources Department, King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, KCC-SC-0203, Seattle, Washington 98104;
· Hand Delivered to: King County Superior Court Reception Desk, King County Courthouse, Room C-912 at the address above;
or
· E-Mailed to: KCSC.Recruitments@kingcounty.gov
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: A Superior Court application form, resume, copies of current certifications or licenses, and letter of interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the qualifications and primary job functions. Only Superior Court application forms will be accepted. Application forms are available in Room C-912, King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, or Room 2D, Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA. You can also download the form at http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/app.htm
WORK LOCATION: Either at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle or the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA.
WORK SCHEDULE AND TERMS: This is a full-time benefit-eligible position working 35 hours per week. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The County’s full benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; medical, dental and vision insurance options; group and optional term life insurance; several savings and deferred compensation options; and an employee bus pass good for all routes on the Community Transit, Metro Transit, Sound Transit, and Pierce Transit Systems. Wage premiums are determined based on level of Realtime certification.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: The primary responsibility is to attend, report, and maintain verbatim record of all court proceedings as directed by the court. Provide, when requested and after satisfactory arrangements for payment have been made, a verbatim transcript of the proceedings from the verbatim notes generated during such proceedings. Maintain an up-to-date index of all notes generated in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, file the notes with the Clerk per KingCounty Superior Court Local Rule 80, and file updated copies of a computer-aided transcript dictionary with the court annually. Interact with a wide range of people, including attorneys, litigants, and court staff, in a professional, courteous manner. Perform other court reporter tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Current Realtime Reporter certification and computer-aided transcription are required. A minimum of three years’ experience as a skilled, practical reporter is required. A college degree or at least two years of college with graduation from an accredited court reporter course offered through a university or business college with emphasis on English, law and medical technology is desirable. Prior experience in a large volume general jurisdiction trial court is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Finalists must pass a criminal background investigation and reference check.
Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Local 17 of IFPTE, and membership will be required within 30 days of employment.
SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.