District Court Reporter - 431st District Court

Denton County; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County seeks a District Court Reporter to record courtroom activities and produce transcripts upon request. You will preserve stenographic notes, file court exhibits, and manage electronic records.

The role requires a Shorthand Reporter certification, five years in a related field, and proficiency with court reporting software and the TAMES eFile system. Regular attendance and precise deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with some college coursework.
• Texas Shorthand Reporter certification required by the state.
• Merit/Real-time Reporter certification preferred.
• Minimum five years in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce contemporaneous court records and transcripts.
• Maintain equipment and software for reporting.
• Coordinate with independent contractors for transcripts.
• Handle inquiries about court records and proceedings.
• File reporters records in accordance with standards and statutes.

Skills

Stenography

Real-time translation

Record retrieval

Under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Texas Shorthand Reporter certification

Merit/Real-time reporter preferred

Tools

TAMES eFile system

Court reporting software

Job description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The District Court Reporter is responsible for recording courtroom activities and producing transcripts of proceedings upon request, in accordance with State statute and Texas Supreme Court rules. This position is responsible for the proper preservation of stenographic notes and filing of all court exhibits.

• Produces contemporaneous court records and ensures that records are maintained properly for future retrieval and use.
• Purchases and maintains all equipment and software necessary for reporting court proceedings.
• Produces transcripts as necessary, involving work with independent contractors.
• Preserves electronic files and records; files court exhibits and maintains all court records.
• Handles inquiries and requests from various consumers, both internally and externally, in regards to court records and proceedings.
• Reads back all or any portions of the court record, performs well under pressure and produces transcripts within strict time limitations as required per statute.
• Produces accurate, simultaneous, real-time translation utilizing computer-aided translation and output real-time feed to the Judge on a daily basis.
• Understands the TAMES eFile system and be able to electronically file Reporter's Records in accordance with the Uniform Format Manual and statutes governing court reports in Texas.
• Consults with colleagues to promote learning and protect the accuracy of records.
• Maintains hardware and software to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED, completion of some college level course work, and minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Certification as a Shorthand Reporter by the Supreme Court of Texas required. Certification as a Merit Reporter and Real-time Reporter preferred.