Court Reporter

GENERAL SUMMARY

Attend all sessions of court, take full verbatim shorthand notes, preserve the notes for future reference, and furnish a transcript when requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Attends all sessions of court; and utilizes personal stenograph writer to record court proceedings.
• Prepares transcripts as requested; files Reporter’s Records on cases that appeal; and preserves shorthand notes, text files and certified transcripts.
• Performs clerical duties for the court office, which includes ordering supplies, processing bills, coordinating maintenance and repairs; preparing correspondence, filing and organizing paperwork, prioritizing requests for transcripts, calendaring deadlines, researching court case files and preparing minutes for the Juvenile Board.
Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Must hold current certification issued by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas as a Certified Shorthanded Reporter, and be in good standing with the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.

Associate's degree, with 3 to 5 years related experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to comply with Chapter 52 of the Government Code, Court Reporter Code of Professional Conduct and Uniform Format Manual for Court Reporters
• Knowledge of court proceedings
• Knowledge of legal, medical and technical terminology
• Proofreading skills
• Ability to use computer systems and related software
• Work independently
• Read, analyze, and interpret standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job
• Operate standard office equipment, such as computer keyboards and monitors, copiers, scanners, and telephone
• Use (or learn to use) computer software and systems applicable to the position
• Follow oral and written instructions and procedures
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work unit
• Maintain well-organized materials, files, systems and tools
• Adapt to changes in work situations and priorities
• Maintain impartiality and confidentiality; refrain from commenting or discussing court cases

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must provide own equipment, Steno writer, laptop, printer, etc.
• Be able to independently travel to other Counties as needed.
• This position typically requires fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. The work involves sitting most of the time.

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Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.