Visiting Court Reporter - Temp

bexar; Hudson (WI); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Bexar County seeks a Visiting Court Reporter for a temporary assignment to record court proceedings using stenography equipment and produce transcripts.

The role requires certification as a Texas Court Stenography Reporter; Real Time reporting is preferred, and candidate must operate standard office equipment and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Court Stenography Reporter for Texas.
• Real Time reporting capability is preferred.
• Operate a computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; respond clearly.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Stenography

Court reporting

Communication skills

Formation

Court reporting certification (Texas)

Outils

Stenography equipment

Tape recording equipment

Computer

Description du poste

Job Title: Visiting Court Reporter - Temp

Pay Rate: United States of America (Salary)

Time Type: Variable 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

• Valid certification as a Court Stenography Reporter for the State of Texas

• Real Time reporting capability is preferred

• 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; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, County employees, attorneys and the general public

• Personal equipment should be compatible with Bexar County equipment

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Must submit a resume of previous working experience

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.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

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.