Court Reporter - 472nd District Court

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

20h

About The Position

The Court Reporter records and accurately transcribes proceedings of the assigned district court. The role attends court sessions and creates and preserves shorthand or machine notes, prepares accurate transcripts for appeals or other court use, and supports the court’s administrative functions. The position is non-supervisory and reports to the District Judge. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, graduation from court reporting school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
At least two years of experience.
Certification as a Certified Shorthand Reporter by the Supreme Court of Texas, as specified in V.T.C.A., Government Code, Sec. 52023.
Thorough knowledge of hand or machine shorthand theory and the ability to meet Texas Supreme Court certification standards.
Knowledge of correct English, spelling, vocabulary including legal and medical terminology, and general knowledge of Texas law, court policies, and procedures.
Ability to meet certification standards of 180–225 words per minute, depending on the nature of dictation, with at least 95% accuracy on that portion of the certification exam.
Ability to perform real-time transcription.
Ability to type accurately at a minimum speed of 55 minutes per minute, as stated in the posting.
Ability to understand and follow instructions, work under pressure to meet deadlines, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.

Responsibilities

Attend all sessions of the assigned district court and make a full record of evidence, objections, rulings, jury voir dire, and arguments.
Take full machine shorthand notes of closing arguments when requested by an attorney, including objections, rulings, remarks, and exceptions.
Take full machine shorthand notes of oral testimony, including evidentiary objections, rulings, remarks, and exceptions.
Preserve court shorthand or machine notes for three years and prepare accurate transcripts as instructed.
Mark and file trial or hearing exhibits and index and file notes taken in court.
Locate and read testimony for the assistance of the court or jury.
Prepare appeals and transcript requests.
Prepare monthly reports to Appeals Courts.
May conduct witness depositions, receive, execute, and return commissions, and certify proceedings in counties within the court’s judicial district.
May prepare jury charges in civil cases.
May call court to order in the Bailiff’s absence.
May perform secretarial services supporting court administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.