Official Court Reporter

Duties and Responsibilities

• Document and provide legal transcripts.
• Create word-for-word transcriptions with accuracy in spelling and grammar.
• Accurately document names of people and places involved.
• Detail oriented.
• Assists trial attorneys strictly to the Code of Judicial Conduct as promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas.
• Assists the Court or Court Coordinator during docket call when instructed by the judge.
• Create on-time records to the Court of Appeals and any parties requesting records.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active certification by the Court Reporters Certification Board in the state of Texas.
• Certified as a shorthand reporter by the Texas Supreme Court.
• Minimum of one (1) - year trial experience.
• Proficient in Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) software or willing to learn and use it as a court reporter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A person may not be appointed an official court reporter unless certified as a shorthand reporter by the Texas Supreme Court and certified by The Court Reporters Certification Board in accordance with TX Govt Code Ch.52.

Preferences

• Minimum of one (1) - year trial experience, preferably in Criminal trials.

General Information

• Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Regular Full-time Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Or as required by the court.
• Salary: Depends on Qualifications Based on 26 Pay Periods Plus, benefits | Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including a comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan.
• Work Environment and Physical Demands: Courtroom and office environment. May be working in multiple courthouses as needed. Able to lift and carry the Stenograph machine and exhibits, as needed.
• Location: Harris County District Courts - 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002
• Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Judge of the 178 th District Criminal Court.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
• Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.