Registered Court Reporter - Superior Court in Seattle

Registered Court Reporter – Superior Court

This is a full‑time position that works 35 hours per week and has a base pay range of $55.58 per hour.

To be considered, you must be a Certified Court Reporter as tested and qualified under WAC .

Pierce County Superior Court is looking for highly qualified, professional, and committed team players for full‑time Court Reporters. In this position you will attend and take the official record throughout Superior Court, working with the judge, judicial assistant, and other judicial departments when coverage is needed. Current openings are with Department 4, 7, and 10.

Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

The team consists of 23 elected Judges, 10 appointed Commissioners, 46 Judicial Department Staff Members, a Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator, and 34 administrative staff members. Together we work to provide an open and accessible Superior Court for the Pierce County community.

Your success will be found in providing court reporting services in court which require independent judgment within policy guidelines, and considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and procedures.

• Attend and take the official record of all sessions of Superior Court, including pretrial hearings, jury impaneling, opening statements, testimony, closing arguments, exceptions to jury instructions, jury instructions, post‑trial hearings, and sentencing hearings.
• Provide realtime reporting (preferred, not required). Produce efficient and expeditious transcripts, and maintain control and custody of stenographic notes.
• Prepare and maintain detailed chronological logs with applicable Superior Court rules and secure and index stenographic notes in accordance with the Superior Court Clerk’s Office.

Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Court Reporter as tested and qualified under WAC .
• Maintain certification on a yearly basis with the Department of Licensing.

Preferred Requirements

• Certified as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR).
• Authorized to complete a background check.

Compensation for this position is $53.44 per hour.

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to the application link. If you have a question, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit and specify the Job Number and Title.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal