Official Court Reporter 55Th Civil District Court

Salary: $129,417.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 11828
Department:District Courts
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 1/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
This position provides Court Reporter coverage for the 55th 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.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
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.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the judge of the 55th 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.
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
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus 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 schedules (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
Do you have an active certification by the Court Reporters Certification Board in the state of Texas?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you 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?

• Yes
• No

Required Question