COURT REPORTER, Criminal Court

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Court Reporter performs senior professional level duties on a day-to-day basis to achieve the short- and long- term goals of the work group. This role involves stenographically recording testimony of all court proceedings as requested by attorney(s) and/or the Court. The position also includes documenting, maintaining, and preserving required records and statistics pertaining to departmental operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations, and recommending or developing departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the role involves managing special projects and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree + three (3) full-time years of related work experience OR High School Diploma or GED + five (5) full-time years of related work experience.
Must have and maintain a current certification by the State of Texas as a certified shorthand reporter (CSR).
A CSR License is issued by the Texas Supreme Court upon completion of Court Reporting School and testing by the Texas Court Reporters Certification Board.
Must provide licensing agency and license number in "certificates and licensing" section of the application or be disqualified.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment or licensure at On-boarding.
Must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified.

Responsibilities

Documents, maintains, and preserves required records and statistics as it pertains to departmental operations.
Ensures compliance with any or all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations; policies, and may update staff or work group on applicable changes.
Recommends and/or develops departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains and updates files.
Manages special projects as directed.
Stenographically records testimony of all court proceedings as requested by attorney(s) and/or the Court.
Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the business as assigned or required.