0000004408.COURT AUDIO RECORDING CLERK.305TH JUVENILE DISTRICT COURT

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

13d • $55,091 - $68,754

About The Position

The Court Audio Recording Clerk records court proceedings using electronic recording equipment where a certified court recorder or court reporter is not required. The role also provides quasi-court coordinator and clerical support to the court, including preparing records, obtaining transcriptions, assisting with jury charges and correspondence, and performing other secretarial duties.

The clerk sets up, operates, takes down, and stores audio equipment; monitors the recording system to ensure proceedings are recorded completely and clearly; identifies courtroom speakers; and prepares detailed time logs and typed notes. The position also ensures recordings are preserved and stored as permanent records as required by law, and files original logs and exhibits with the Commissioners Court Clerk.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study.
• One year of work-related experience as a court clerk.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Electronically records proceedings in courts where recording is used and a certified court recorder or court reporter is not required.
• Makes records, obtains transcriptions via a certified recorder, and assists with jury charges, correspondence, and other secretarial duties.
• Sets up, takes down, and stores audio equipment, and ensures the recording system functions and produces a complete, distinct, and clear recording.
• May perform quasi-court coordinator duties related to the court docket and identify speakers present in the courtroom.
• Prepares detailed time logs of proceedings and speakers and inserts typed text notes as required.
• Stores recordings as permanent records and ensures their preservation as required by law.
• Files original logs and exhibits with the Commissioners Court Clerk.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time