Travis County is hiring: Civil and Family Courts - Roving Court Reporter in Texa

The Travis County Civil Courts is a great place to work! The Roving Court Reporter position performs the following duties: Records, transcribes and maintains records of court proceedings. Furnishes transcripts of court proceedings to requesting parties. Additionally, the roving court reporter provides their own equipment used in performing the job, including stenographic machine, computers, software and printers, along with necessary reference materials.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a job classification within the Court Services job family. This classification is distinguished in that incumbents must be certified by the State of Texas Court Reporters. This classification is a highly specialized classification and not part of a series. This classification is responsible for preparing transcripts of court proceedings. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Attends sessions of court and records all proceedings of evidence, objections, rulings, voir dire of jury duty and arguments.
• Makes full record of jury arguments and voir dire examinations when requested by attorney for any party to a case.
• Documents files with courts exhibits and indexes, and files notes taken in courts.
• Prepares official transcripts of all evidence or court proceedings, subject to laws of the State.
• May serve as a liaison to attorneys, judges, other County departments and staff, officials and general public.
• May conduct depositions of witnesses.
• May perform administrative support duties as assigned for administrative functions of the court.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Must pass two (2) proficiency tests consisting of 180 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge, and 225 wpm Q & A, depending on nature of dictation used, to become eligible for certification. Certification exam consists of two (2) sections, Part A and Part B.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) in the State of Texas.

Texas Certified Court Reporters are required to complete continuing education pursuant to the rules promulgated by the Texas Supreme Court.

Preferred:

Graduation from an accredited Court Reporting school.

Minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) in Machine Shorthand by the Supreme Court of Texas.

Real-time reporting skills and prior experience.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and well-organized.

Knowledge of:

• Machine shorthand theory and minimum standards established for certification as a Certified Court Reporter.
• Texas law and court procedures, terminology, record keeping practices and procedures, and Court decorum.
• Computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions.

Skill in:

• Coordinating and prioritizing the work and activities of self.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Apply correct English grammar and spelling, vocabulary, medical and legal terminology.
• Record, transcribe and maintain records of court proceedings.
• Listen attentively for long periods of time.
• Operate a stenotype machine to record and prepare accurate and complete official records.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-25 pounds, extensive detailed record keeping by machine or shorthand, extensive periods of sitting, typing, writing, and listening to recordings to perform the essential functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Department: Civil Courts

Location: Travis County Civil and Family Courts, 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin, Texas

Criminal Background Check Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

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