Court Reporter - County Court at Law 2

Brazos County Career Site

98d

About The Position

The position involves recording and accurately transcribing all court proceedings. The individual will attend all sessions of the assigned county court-at-law and make a full record of evidence, objections, rulings, voir dire of jury duty, and arguments. The role requires taking full shorthand notes of closing arguments, oral testimony, and preserving all shorthand or machine notes for future use. The individual will also handle evidence presented in court and may assist the public and perform secretarial services.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Graduation from court reporting school.
• Experience is desired or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certification as a Certified Shorthand Reporter by the Supreme Court of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Attends all sessions of the assigned county court-at-law and makes full record of evidence, objections, rulings, voir dire of jury duty, and arguments.
• Takes full shorthand notes of closing arguments, if requested by the attorney of a party to the case.
• Takes full shorthand notes of oral testimony offered before the court, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence.
• Preserves all shorthand or machine notes taken in court for three years from the date taken.
• Prepares accurate transcripts of court proceedings for appeals or future court use as instructed.
• Marks and files with the court exhibits introduced into evidence during trials or hearings.
• Indexes and files notes taken in court.
• Locates and reads testimony adduced in court for court or jury assistance.
• Handles all evidence presented in Court.
• May provide assistance to the public, including directing people to the appropriate offices.
• May perform secretarial services which assist in the administrative functions of the court.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees