Whatcom County Superior Court - Court Reporter

Whatcom County Superior Court

• Court Reporter Salary $47.

11 Hourly Location Bellingham, WA 98225 Job Type Full-Time Job Number

C940 0326

Department Superior/Juvenile Court Administration Opening Date 03/06/2026 Closing Date Continuous Salary DOQ Description Benefits Questions 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. Whatcom County Superior Court is an independent branch of government and personnel employed under the judicial branch of government. The positions are in accordance with GR 29 . Under GR 29 , the Presiding Judge is responsible for the daily operations of the Court, which includes working conditions, hiring, discipline, and termination decisions.

Key Duties Include:

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

Supervisor:

Superior Court Judges Hours of Work:

Monday

• Friday 8 AM
• 5 PM Visit the Court Reporter job description to view more details about this specific job.

Salary Range:

Unrepresented

• Range 801 Hiring rate depends on qualifications.

This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). 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 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. 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 Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future. Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home ! 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. Employment Year Accrual

• Month Accrual
• Year 1st
• 4th year 18.00 hours 5.4 Weeks 5th
• 9th year 21.

33 hours 6.4 Weeks 10th + year 24.67 hours 7.4 Weeks 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 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional benefit information Subject to satisfactory performance this position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%), in addition to any approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). 01 How many years of experience do you have providing real-time court reporting and preparing official transcripts? 02 This role requires consistent, reliable attendance in court and the ability to meet strict transcript deadlines. Can you share how you manage your workload and schedule under pressure? 03 Do you currently hold a Washington State Certified Court Reporter (CCR) license? Yes No 04 Do you currently hold a NCRA certification (RPR or RSR)? Yes No 05 Are you able to transcribe using a computerized stenographic machine at a minimum of 180-200 words per minute with a high level of accuracy? Yes No 06 Are you able to supply and maintain your own stenographic equipment and reporting software as required by this position? Yes No Required Question Employer Whatcom County Address 311 Grand Ave, Suite 107 Bellingham, Washington, 98225 Phone (360) 778-5300 Website https://www.whatcomcounty.us/1675/Current-Job-Openings