OCA - Court Reporter (Houston)

Office Of Court Administration • Houston, TX

393d • $120,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Court Reporter primarily serves the Texas Business Court, a specialized trial court established to handle high-value and complex business disputes. This role involves performing advanced court reporting duties in various locations of the Business Court of Texas, as well as providing court reporting services for the Office of Court Administration as needed. The position requires a high level of initiative and independent judgment, with responsibilities including attending court sessions, transcribing testimony, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Two years of full-time experience in court reporting with machine shorthand or oral stenography.
• Licensed and in good standing as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in business litigation and providing expedited transcripts.
• Experience in preparing court reporter records for appellate courts.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Zoom videoconference platform.
• Certification through the NCRA as RMR, RDR, or CRR.
• Experience delivering clear communication, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Attend remote and in-person court sessions to record oral testimony during hearings.
• Transcribe testimony and prepare transcripts in accordance with established formats.
• Provide accurate transcripts of reported evidence upon request in a timely manner.
• Maintain logs and files of exhibits offered during proceedings.
• Assist management in developing department policies, procedures, and standards related to court reporting and transcript production.
• Attend continuing education seminars and training as needed.

Benefits

• Salary range of $10,000.00 - $10,416.67 per month.
• Regular attendance required during working hours of M-F 8am-5pm.
• Continuing education hours must be current on a pro-rata basis relative to hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED