Texas Racing Commission is hiring: Hearings Reporter in Austin

Performs advanced (senior-level) hearings reporter work involving recording and transcribing verbatim testimonies at hearings and in other legal settings. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Travel is required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Attends court sessions and records oral testimony offered during a hearing, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings, remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings. Records depositions and other proceedings. Transcribes testimony taken at hearings and other proceedings in accordance with established formats. Verifies the accuracy of transcripts and rulings in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provides transcripts of the reported evidence or other proceedings, in whole or in part, upon request. Prepares notices of hearings, files transcriptions, and assembles documents for use at hearings. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of legal and technical terminology, administrative procedures, business English and spelling, hearing procedures, and the use of legal records. Skill in active listening, in the use of a computer and applicable software, and in the operation of recording equipment. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas, to take and transcribe dictation, to report verbatim testimony, to make transcriptions, and to communicate effectively. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in hearings and court reporting work. Two (2) years of experience as a manager, supervisor, or team leader in a legal or legislativesetting preferred. Must be a certified shorthand reporter (CSR) in Texas by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Must possess a valid class C driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record from the Department of Public Safety. BACKGROUND DISCLOSURE: All Commission employees must undergo a criminal history background check. The Texas Racing Act contains additional provisions that set out causes for rejection of employment, visit our website for more information: www.txrc.texas.gov/publications HOW TO APPLY: Apply through Work in Texas or our website at https://www.txrc.texas.gov/careers **[NOTE: Resumes may be submitted in addition to but not in lieu of the employment application. ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**