Denton County is hiring: Court Reporter-Probate Court #2 in Dento...
Denton County - Denton, TX, United States, 76205
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Job Summary: The Court Reporter is responsible for capturing a verbatim record of live court proceedings and providing real-time updates to the judge. This position tracks and maintains exhibits and prepares accurate transcriptions of required proceedings for attorneys and/or court of appeals. The Court Reporter attends sessions of court, records examinations, testimonies, judicial opinions, judge's charges to the jury, and judgments or sentences of the court.
Responsibilities:
- Transcribes any records ordered by the judge, attorneys, or parties to the cases; proofreads rough drafts; researches and corrects transcripts.
- Marks and maintains exhibits as necessary; copies exhibits that have been admitted into evidence as part of record production; maintains care and custody of exhibits and files with the Clerk's office.
- Takes dictation by judge and court investigator's reports.
- Makes phone calls and transports files on behalf of the judge.
- Files reporter records and correspondence with the Court of Appeals.
- Backs up all files at the end of the day and files all admitted exhibits.
- Discloses record orders to all parties and attorneys concerned.
- Regular and punctual attendance is required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED, completion of some college-level coursework, and a minimum of five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Certification as a Shorthand Reporter by the Supreme Court of Texas required.
- Certification as a Merit Reporter and Real-time Reporter preferred.
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