Court Reporter - 472nd District Court

Brazos County•Bryan, KY

1d•$76,248 - $95,310

About The Position

The Court Reporter records and accurately transcribes proceedings for the 472nd District Court. The role attends court sessions, creates shorthand or machine notes of testimony and other proceedings, preserves those notes, and prepares transcripts for appeals or future court use. It also handles court exhibits and notes, assists with locating testimony, prepares reports and transcript requests, and may perform additional court and administrative duties.

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.
Thorough knowledge of hand or machine shorthand theory and ability to meet Texas Supreme Court Certified Shorthand Reporter certification standards.
Knowledge of correct English and spelling, vocabulary including legal and medical terminology, and general knowledge of Texas law and court policies and procedures.
Meet certification standards of 180–225 words per minute depending on dictation, with at least 95 percent accuracy on that portion of the certification exam.
Ability to perform real-time transcription.
Accurately type at a minimum speed of 55 words per minute.
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 shorthand or machine notes of closing arguments when requested by a party’s attorney, including objections, court rulings and remarks, and exceptions to rulings.
Take full shorthand or machine notes of oral testimony, including evidentiary objections, court rulings and remarks, and exceptions to rulings.
Preserve court shorthand or machine notes for three years and prepare accurate transcripts for appeals or future court use as instructed.
Mark and file trial or hearing exhibits introduced into evidence, and index and file court notes.
Locate and read testimony given in court to assist 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 judicial district.
May prepare jury charges in civil cases.
May call the court to order in the absence of the Bailiff.
May perform secretarial services supporting the court’s administrative functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.