Official Court Reporter - Houston, United States - Harris County (TX)

Harris County (TX) Houston, United States

1 week ago

Description

Position Description

The primary purpose of the Official Court Reporter is to provide court reporter coverage for the Criminal District Courts. These two court reporter positions will be under the Administrative Office of the District Courts.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Documents and provides legal transcripts
Creates word-for-word transcriptions
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
Performs other administrative duties as assigned

Other Duties:

This job description is not to designate 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.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

Requirements

Licensure:

Active certification by The Court Reporters Certification Board

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 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

Grant-funded Full-time
Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Or as required by the court
Subject to hours before, during or after an emergency or disaster

Work Environment

Court Room and Office environment
May be working in multiple courthouses as needed

Physical Demands

Able to lift and carry the Stenograph machine and exhibits, as needed

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the judge of the designated court

Location:

Harris County Districts Courts | 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002

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.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
Flexible schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time.

Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01

Which of the following best describes your education as it relates to this position?

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Doctorate Degree
None of the Above

02

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

03

Are you actively certified as a shorthand reporter by the Court Reporters Certification Board?

If you answered Yes in response to the previous question, please provide details of your certification including the issuing authority, certification number and expiration date.

If you are not certified, type N/A in the space provided.

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone

Website

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