Court Reporter

bexar; Hudson (WI); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bexar County is seeking a Court Reporter to record court proceedings using stenography equipment in a fast-paced environment. The role requires real-time reporting capabilities and precise transcription by Detroit standards of 225 wpm for testimony, 200 wpm for charges, and 180 wpm for literary material.

Responsibilities include reading back testimony, preparing for appeals, and producing written transcripts.

Qualificações

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test.
• Certification as Court Stenography Reporter (Texas Real Time reporting capability) required.
• Stenography speeds: 225 wpm (court testimony), 200 wpm (jury charges), 180 wpm (literary) with 95% accuracy.
• Ability to operate PC, typewriter and basic office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work with court staff, judges, attorneys and public.

Responsabilidades

• Record court proceedings using stenography equipment for trials, hearings and appeals.
• Occasionally read back previous testimony during proceedings.
• Organize and file stenography notes and exhibits.
• Prepare for appealed cases and transcribe requested material.
• Prepare jury charges and general court correspondence as requested by the Judge.
• Maintain monthly statistics for Court of Appeals reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

Conhecimentos

Stenography 225 wpm

Stenography 200 wpm

Stenography 180 wpm

Background check clearance

Effective communication

Typing / PC operation

Formação académica

Court Stenography Reporter certification (Texas Real Time)

Ferramentas

Computer

Typewriter

Office equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title

Court Reporter

Pay Rate

United States of America (Salary)

Time Type

Full time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Records court proceedings with stenography equipment such as trials, hearings and appeals
• Performs on occasion, the reading of previous testimony during court proceedings
• Categorizes, files and maintains stenography notes and exhibits
• Prepares for appealed cases and completes written transcriptions of requested cases
• Prepares jury charges and other general court correspondence as requested by the Judge
• Maintains monthly statistics for Court of Appeals report
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Valid certification as a Court Stenography Reporter for the State of Texas Real Time reporting capability
• Skill level in stenography to report court testimony at 225 wpm, jury charges at 200 wpm and literary material at 180 wpm with 95% accuracy
• Ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment
• Ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints
• Ability to operate tape recording equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, County employees, attorneys and the general public

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Constantly working in indoor conditions (courtroom environment)
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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BexarCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.