Court Reporter (Rover)

COURT REPORTER

SALARY: $ 101,744.00 per year

Purpose of Classification

Performs clerical work in support of assigned court proceedings. Duties include creating and maintaining accurate stenographic records of all court proceedings, including hearings, pleas, motions, and trials, and to properly maintain the records following the Rules of Civil Procedure Positions in this class perform routine transcript reconciliation and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer transcription questions; and maintain court proceedings documents and records.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides readback of notes to the Court, counsel, the jury, and witnesses when required during the proceedings.

Keeps and maintains evidence, including written records and weapons, throughout the proceedings and upon completion file the evidence with the proper authorities.

Attends all sessions of court and take accurate stenographic notes of all court hearings and make a full record of the evidence when requested by the judge or any party to a case, together with all objections to the admissibility of the evidence, the rulings, and remarks of the court thereon.

Makes a full record of jury argument and voir dire examinations when requested to do so by the attorney for any party to a case, together with all objections to such arguments. The rulings and remarks of the court thereon.

Prepares official transcripts of all such evidence or other proceedings, or any portion thereof, subject to the laws of this state, these rules and the instructions of the presiding during the trial of the case.

Must perform real-time court reporting and have all necessary equipment and software for said court reporting.

Screens incoming call and visitors.

Designs and generate miscellaneous forms used in office or courtroom.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of experience performing clerical work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must hold a current certification as a Certified Shorthand Reporter through the Supreme Court of Texas, and must keep certification current; Knowledge and ability to apply correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, including legal and medical terminology; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the District Clerk's office and all parties involved in a case; knowledge of courtroom and legal terminology, and familiarity with courtroom procedures. Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including:

Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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