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Court Reporter
Summer Oakley
Description
Court Reporter
Salary
$129,417.00 Annually
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number
13720
Department
District Courts
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/16/2024 10:29 AM Central
Position Description
This position provides court reporter coverage for the Emergency Relief Trial Dockets. The reporter is responsible for all hearings, trials, and court proceedings, and for custody of admitted exhibits and filing exhibits with the proper departments. An official court reporter is a sworn officer of the court and an employee of the Administrative Office of the District Courts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Documents and provides accurate and detailed Reporter’s Records.
- Creates word-for-word transcriptions and must possess accuracy in spelling and grammar.
- Accurately documents names of people and places involved, detail oriented.
- Assists trial attorneys in court proceedings regarding the record and exhibits.
- Assists the Court in all court proceedings as requested.
- Responsible to create on-time records to the Court of Appeals and any parties requesting records.
- Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
- This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Supporting Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Updated Resume
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year trial experience.
- Active certification by the Court Reporters Certification Board in the state of Texas.
- Certified as a shorthand reporter by the Texas Supreme Court.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to maintain a heavy caseload and record production.
- Must be able to handle multiple trials and hearings per month.
- Must be able to meet Court of Appeals deadlines and record requests by attorneys or judges.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. \"See Resume\" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
- One (1) year trial experience in Criminal trials.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- Grant-funded Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Or as required by the court.
- Subject to hours before, during or after an emergency or disaster
Salary:
- $129,417.00 Annually
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Court Room and Office environment.
- May be working in multiple courthouses as needed.
- Able to lift and carry the Stenograph machine and exhibits, as needed.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to: Assistant Operations Manager
Location:
- Harris County Districts Courts | 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Benefits
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County\'s behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/
Salary
$129,417.00 Annually
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number
13720
Department
District Courts
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/16/2024 10:29 AM Central
Position Description
This position provides court reporter coverage for the Emergency Relief Trial Dockets. The reporter is responsible for all hearings, trials, and court proceedings, and for custody of admitted exhibits and filing exhibits with the proper departments. An official court reporter is a sworn officer of the court and an employee of the Administrative Office of the District Courts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Documents and provides accurate and detailed Reporter’s Records.
- Creates word-for-word transcriptions and must possess accuracy in spelling and grammar.
- Accurately documents names of people and places involved, detail oriented.
- Assists trial attorneys in court proceedings regarding the record and exhibits.
- Assists the Court in all court proceedings as requested.
- Responsible to create on-time records to the Court of Appeals and any parties requesting records.
- Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
- This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Supporting Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Updated Resume
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year trial experience.
- Active certification by the Court Reporters Certification Board in the state of Texas.
- Certified as a shorthand reporter by the Texas Supreme Court.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to maintain a heavy caseload and record production.
- Must be able to handle multiple trials and hearings per month.
- Must be able to meet Court of Appeals deadlines and record requests by attorneys or judges.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. \"See Resume\" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
- One (1) year trial experience in Criminal trials.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- Grant-funded Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Or as required by the court.
- Subject to hours before, during or after an emergency or disaster
Salary:
- $129,417.00 Annually
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Court Room and Office environment.
- May be working in multiple courthouses as needed.
- Able to lift and carry the Stenograph machine and exhibits, as needed.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to: Assistant Operations Manager
Location:
- Harris County Districts Courts | 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Benefits
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County\'s behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/
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