This position provides court reporter coverage for the 270th Civil District Court. The reporter is responsible for all hearings and court proceedings, and for custody of admitted exhibits and filing of such exhibits with the proper departments. An official court reporter is a sworn officer of the court and holds office at the pleasure of the court. This is an in-person court position. Duties and Responsibilities:Documents and provides legal transcripts. Creates word-for-word transcriptions. Prov... more details
Position Description
This position provides court reporter coverage for the 270th Civil District Court. The reporter is responsible for all hearings and court proceedings, and for custody of admitted exhibits and filing of such exhibits with the proper departments. An official court reporter is a sworn officer of the court and holds office at the pleasure of the court. This is an in-person court position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Documents and provides legal transcripts.
Creates word-for-word transcriptions.
Provide real time transcriptions, upon request by the judge.
Accurately documents names of people and places involved.
Assists trial attorneys strictly to the Code of Judicial Conduct as promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas.
Assists the Court or Court Coordinator during docket call when instructed by the judge.
Responsible to create on-time records to the Court of Appeals.
The job responsibilities include working before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Certification:
Active certification by the Court Reporters Certification Board in the state of Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A person may not be appointed an official court reporter unless the person is 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.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Or as required by the court.
Salary:
$129,417.00 Annually
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus, benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Courtroom and office environment.
May be working in multiple courthouses as needed.
Able to lift and carry the Stenograph machine and exhibits, as needed.
Location:
Harris County Civil District Court 201 Caroline, 13th Floor Houston, Texas
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to the judge of the 270th Civil District Court.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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