Verbatim Court Reporter - Criminal Court

County of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Court Reporter position with the County of El Paso is responsible for attending all court sessions in Criminal Court at Law #2 and producing verbatim transcripts of testimony, rulings, and exhibits. You will preserve notes and certify transcripts under statutory guidelines.

Requirements include a Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter and a high school diploma or GED; an Associate degree in Court/Conference reporting is preferred, with ongoing CE compliance every two years.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; training in shorthand or court reporting.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Court/Conference reporting or 2 years as Certified Court Reporter.
• Must be Certified Shorthand Reporter per Texas law and Supreme Court.

Responsibilities

• Attend all court sessions.
• Take full shorthand notes of testimony and court proceedings.
• Read portions of notes to resolve disputes upon request.
• File exhibits and documents with the clerk.
• Preserve shorthand notes and produce verbatim transcripts.
• Certify accuracy of transcripts and meet deadlines.
• Maintain court reporting equipment and software.
• Assist the public with inquiries.

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Legal terminology

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Court/Conference reporting

Certified Shorthand Reporter

Job description

The Certified Court Reporter position with the County of El Paso is responsible for attending all court sessions in Criminal Court at Law #2 and producing verbatim transcripts of testimony, rulings, and exhibits. You will preserve notes and certify transcripts under statutory guidelines.

Requirements include a Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter and a high school diploma or GED; an Associate degree in Court/Conference reporting is preferred, with ongoing CE compliance every two years.