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Summary Whatcom County Superior Court is seeking a skilled and reliable Court Reporter to join our team. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate, real‑time records of court proceedings and ensuring timely transcript delivery in accordance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, maintain professionalism in the courtroom, and possess strong technical and communication skills. Key Duties Attend court proceedings and produce accurate, real‑time verbatim transcripts Provide transcripts and rough drafts to judges as needed Maintain stenographic equipment, records, and databases in compliance with legal standards Collaborate with coworkers to ensure complete and consistent case records Respond to inquiries from court staff, legal professionals, and the public Meet required deadlines for transcript preparation Stay current on court reporting practices and maintain necessary certifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in General Studies, English, or a related field AND three years of progressively responsible experience in legal reporting OR Associate’s degree in Court Reporting AND five years of progressively responsible experience in legal reporting. Desired Certificate of completion from a court reporting program approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or equivalent Three to five years of recent and continuous court reporting experience across a variety of subject matters Strong writing, grammar, and transcription skills Proficiency in operating computerized stenographic equipment and court reporting software Supplemental Information Must possess and maintain Washington State Certified Court Reporter (CCR) certification Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or Registered Skilled Reporter (RSR) certification through NCRA Criminal justice background check must meet County criteria Must pass job‑related testing Employee must provide and maintain court reporting and transcription equipment at own expense Benefits Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually. Prior related public service considered for setting accrual rate. Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually. Cash‑out up to 40 hours over 330 maximum annually. Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement with County match $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance Long‑term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional benefit information Salary Salary Range: Unrepresented – Range 801 (annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range, approximate 3.8%, subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated COLA). Hours Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM Supervisor Superior Court Judges Application To be considered for this position, please submit your certification along with your resume and cover letter. At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein. Initial Review Initial Review of Applicants will begin on December 8, 2025, and continue until this role is filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

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