Official Court Reporter

Harris County•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides court reporter coverage for the 178th District Criminal Court. The reporter is responsible for all hearings, trials, and court proceedings, and for custody of admitted exhibits and filing exhibits with the proper departments. An official court reporter is a sworn officer and holds office at the pleasure of the court.

Requirements

Active certification by the Court Reporters Certification Board in the state of Texas.
Certified as a shorthand reporter by the Texas Supreme Court.
Minimum of one (1) - year trial experience.
Must be proficient Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) software or be willing to learn and use it as a court reporter.
Must be certified as a shorthand reporter by the Texas Supreme Court and certified by The Court Reporters Certification Board in accordance with TX Govt Code Ch.52.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) - year trial experience, preferably in Criminal trials.

Responsibilities

Document and provide legal transcripts.
Creates word-for-word transcriptions and must possess accuracy in spelling and grammar.
Accurately documents names of people and places involved, detail oriented.
Assists trial attorneys strictly to the Code of Judicial Conduct as promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas.
Assists the Court or Court of Coordinator during docket call when instructed by the judge.
Responsible for creating on-time records to the Court of Appeals and any parties requesting records.
The job responsibilities include working before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
Performs other administrative duties as assigned.