COURT REPORTER

City of Houston, TX • Houston, TX

41d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is critical to the Municipal Courts Department's Judicial Operations Division and serves as the official recorder and records custodian for trials and appeals under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Courts Department. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity available for you to bring your passion and vibrant resilience to our team of Court Reporters. Duties include, Providing verbatim recordings of court proceedings by means of the stenographer method, manual shorthand, closed microphone recording and/or direct recording at the Court's discretion. Transcribing proceedings into written form to provide official records for the court. Verbally translates portions of the proceedings before the court, jury and/or attorneys upon request. Types court records, correspondence, etc., as designated by the judge. Other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience is required.
• Valid Court Reporters Certification licensed by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) of the State of Texas.
• Must Pass a State and Federal Criminal History Background Check.
• Must maintain updated licensing / certifications from the JBCC.

Nice To Haves

• Preference shall be given to qualified candidates who are proficient in their field, and candidates who have an associate or bachelor's degree.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Providing verbatim recordings of court proceedings by means of the stenographer method, manual shorthand, closed microphone recording and/or direct recording at the Court's discretion.
• Transcribing proceedings into written form to provide official records for the court.
• Verbally translates portions of the proceedings before the court, jury and/or attorneys upon request.
• Types court records, correspondence, etc., as designated by the judge.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees