COURT REPORTER Job at McLennan County (TX) in Waco

Overview

A Machine Certified Shorthand Reporter, under general supervision, makes a verbatim record of court proceedings, produces transcripts, maintains and retrieves files, assists the public and performs general secretarial duties.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare jury charges
• Provide written transcripts of all proceedings upon request
• Planning and scheduling related to court reporting transcript deadlines
• Maintain accurate court proceedings log
• Capture spoken dialogue with specialized equipment, including stenography machines, video and audio recording devices, and covered microphones
• Report speakers’ identification
• Read or play back all or a portion of the proceedings upon request from the judge
• Ask speakers to clarify inaudible or unclear statements or testimony
• Provide copies of transcripts and recordings 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 Sheriff’s Department
• Schedule a Certified Shorthand Reporter to serve in your absence
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

Education

Skills & Experience

Preferred

Disclaimer

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

All Employees

Environmental Factors

Works primarily indoors in well-lighted, air-conditioned environment. Frequent contact with the public and other County employees.

Physical Demand Requirements

Continuous sitting while making court records, answering telephone, computer work, and transcribing. Fine dexterity needed to operate shorthand machine, and computer.

Hours / Special Conditions

8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., dependent on the needs of the office.

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