Court Reporter

Dick Law Firm - 832LAWYERS; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Dick Law Firm, PLLC seeks an experienced, certified court reporter to provide stenographic or voice writing services for depositions, hearings, and examinations under oath in first-party property insurance litigation. The reporter will produce accurate, verbatim, certified transcripts under Texas rules and firm deadlines.

Responsibilities include reporting in person or remotely, administering oaths, marking exhibits, delivering complete transcripts, and providing rough drafts or expedited

Qualifications

• Current Texas CSR certification in good standing
• Minimum writing speed of 225 words per minute with high accuracy
• Experience reporting civil litigation proceedings
• Proficiency with remote deposition platforms (including Zoom)
• Stenography or voice writing equipment and CAT software
• Excellent grammar, punctuation and legal terminology

Responsibilities

• Report depositions, hearings, and examinations under oath, both in person and remotely
• Administer oaths to witnesses and mark exhibits
• Produce complete, accurate, and certified transcripts
• Provide rough drafts and expedited transcripts on request
• Manage read-and-sign procedures and errata sheets under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case information
• Communicate promptly with attorneys and staff regarding scheduling and deliverables

Skills

CSR certification

Stenography

Voice writing

Confidentiality

Legal terminology

Education

Texas CSR certification

Tools

Zoom

CAT software

Job description

Dick Law Firm, PLLC seeks an experienced, certified court reporter to provide stenographic or voice writing services for depositions, hearings, and examinations under oath in first-party property insurance litigation. The selected reporter will produce accurate, verbatim, certified transcripts in accordance with Texas rules and firm deadlines.

• Report depositions, hearings, and examinations under oath, both in person and remotely
• Administer oaths to witnesses and mark and maintain exhibits
• Produce complete, accurate, and certified transcripts
• Provide rough drafts and expedited transcripts upon request
• Manage read-and-sign procedures and errata sheets in compliance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and case information
• Communicate promptly with attorneys and staff regarding scheduling and deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Current Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certification issued by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, in good standing
• Minimum writing speed of 225 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated experience reporting civil litigation proceedings
• Proficiency with remote deposition platforms, including Zoom
• Professional stenography or voice writing equipment and current CAT software
• Exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and legal terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with insurance or property damage litigation
• Real-time reporting capability
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Engagement Terms

• Schedule: As needed, based on the firm's litigation calendar
• Compensation: Competitive per-page or per-appearance rates, commensurate with experience