Court Reporter

Bexar County PA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County PA is seeking a Court Reporter to record court proceedings using stenography and produce accurate transcripts for appeals and related matters. The role requires Texas Real Time reporting certification and high-speed stenography skills.

The candidate will interact with judges, staff, attorneys, and the public, maintaining notes, exhibits, and timely transcripts while adhering to strict confidentiality and accuracy standards.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain favorable background clearance.
• Must clear pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Texas Real Time Court Stenography Reporter certification required.
• Stenography speed requirements: 225 wpm (testimony), 200 wpm (jury charges), 180 wpm (literary) with 95% accuracy.
• Ability to operate PC, typewriter and basic office equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with court staff, judges, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Records court proceedings using stenography equipment for trials, hearings, and appeals.
• Reads back previous testimony when required during proceedings.
• Categories, files and maintains stenography notes and exhibits.
• Prepares transcriptions for appealed cases; completes requested writings.
• Prepares jury charges and other court correspondence as directed by the Judge.
• Maintains monthly statistics for Court of Appeals reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

stenography

communication

typing

office equipment

accuracy 95%

rapid transcription

Education

Court Stenography Reporter certification (TX Real Time)

Tools

PC

typewriter

tape recording equipment

Job description

Job Title

Court Reporter

Pay Rate

United States of America (Salary)

Time Type

Full time

Summary

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.