Court Reporter

Job Summary

Records and maintains records of court proceedings. Transcribes court proceedings and provides transcripts to requesting parties. Manages equipment and reference materials used in court proceedings.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Attends court sessions and records all proceedings, including evidence, objections, rulings, voir dire, and arguments.
• Documents files with courts exhibits and indexes, and takes shorthand or machine notes.
• Presents official transcripts of court proceedings, subject to state and court rules.
• Certifies the accuracy of court transcripts and responds to requests for official transcripts.
• Serves as a liaison to attorneys, judges, and other county departments and staff.
• Provides information about court hearings and charges.
• May conduct depositions of witnesses.
• May receive, execute, and return commissions.
• May prepare jury charges in civil cases.
• Performs administrative support duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must pass two proficiency tests consisting of 180 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge, and 225 wpm Q&A, depending on dictation type, for certification.
• Must be certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) in the State of Texas.
• Must complete continuing education as per Texas Supreme Court rules.
• Graduation from an accredited Court Reporting school preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Certified Court Reporter preferred.

Knowledge

• Machine shorthand theory and minimum standards for certification as a Certified Court Reporter.
• Texas law and court procedures, terminology, record keeping practices, and Court decorum.
• Federal, State, Local, and County laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines relating to court reporting services.
• Computer applications and hardware related to performance of essential functions.

Skills

• Apply correct English grammar and spelling, vocabulary, medical, and legal terminology.
• Record, transcribe, and maintain records of court proceedings.
• Listen attentively for long periods of time.
• Operate a stenotype machine to record and prepare accurate and complete official records.
• Work in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Continue professional growth through continuing education.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 10-25 pounds.
• Extensive detailed record keeping by machine or shorthand.
• Extensive periods of sitting, typing, writing, and listening to recordings.

Work Environment & Other Information

• Continual contact with persons accused or convicted of crimes.
• Stressful court environment and client/customer contact for extended periods of time.
• Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity.
• Employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours

8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Works some holidays, works some weekends.

Location

2515 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Department

Juvenile Probation

Education, Employment Background Checks Required

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Jeremy.Noel@traviscountytx.gov