Jobs

Official Court Reporter - 87th Judicial District Court

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must comply with the Code of Ethics and Chapter 52 of the Government Code
• Machine Shorthand verbatim record of all court proceedings
• Transcribe all court records on appeal in accordance with Uniform Format Manual and appellate guidelines
• E-file all appellate records with the courts of appeals in accordance with appellate deadlines
• Provide written transcripts of all proceedings upon request
• Maintain accurate court proceedings log
• Report speakers’ identification
• Read back all or a portion of the proceedings upon request from the judge
• Ask speakers to clarify inaudible or unclear statements or testimony
• Provides copies of transcripts and exhibits to the courts, counsels, and parties involved
• Preserve shorthand notes for future reference, per statutory guidelines
• Mark and retain all exhibits introduced in court proceedings and later file with the district clerk and/or appropriate agency
• Schedule a Certified Shorthand Reporter to serve in your absence
• May perform secretarial services which assist in the administrative functions of the court and such other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

Learn more and apply