Job Description

Machine Certified Shorthand Reporter

A Machine Certified Shorthand Reporter, under general supervision, makes a verbatim record of court proceedings, produces transcripts, maintains and retrieves files, assists the public and performs general secretarial duties.

Essential Functions

Must comply with the Code of Ethics and Chapter 52 of the Government Code

Machine shorthand verbatim record of all court proceedings

Transcribe all court records on appeal in accordance with Uniform Format Manual and appellate guidelines

E-file all appellate records with the courts of appeals

Prepare jury charges

Provide written transcripts of all proceedings upon request

Planning and scheduling related to court reporting transcript deadlines

Maintain accurate court proceedings log

Capture spoken dialogue with specialized equipment, including stenography machines, video and audio recording devices, and covered microphones

Report speakers' identification

Read or play back all or a portion of the proceedings upon request from the judge

Ask speakers to clarify inaudible or unclear statements or testimony

Provides copies of transcripts and recordings to the courts, counsels, and parties involved

Preserve shorthand notes for future reference, per statutory guidelines

Mark and retain all exhibits introduced in court proceedings and later file with the district clerk and/or Sheriff's Department

Schedule a Certified Shorthand Reporter to serve in your absence

Regular attendance and timeliness are required

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of Machine Certified Shorthand Reporting Program

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE: Required:

• Valid Texas Driver License (Class C)
• Must be a State of Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter (certification must be renewed every two years)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, County employees, attorneys and the general public
• Ability to work expeditiously and accurately under pressure (stressful situations) while maintaining a professional manner
• Knowledge of computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products
• Must have good public communication skills and patience for telephone calls and in-person inquiries

Preferred:

• Two or more years' experience in court reporting operations
• Real-time reporting capabilities
• Registered Professional Reporter
• Member of TCRA and/or NCRA

DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

All Employees Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community. Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large. Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public.

Supplemental Information

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Works primarily indoors in well-lighted, air-conditioned environment. Frequent contact with the public and other County employees

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS: Continuous sitting while making court records, answering telephone, computer work, and transcribing. Fine dexterity needed to operate shorthand machine, and computer

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., dependent on the needs of the office

Benefits

McLennan County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical with an option to open a Health Saving Account (HSA) with a County-paid contribution of $2000 over a year. We offer dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life and long & short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care accounts. Employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a $2.50 County match for every $1.00 of employee contribution. In addition to these benefits we offer 12 paid holidays and a free gym membership program for health plan participants. *Note: These benefits are for full time McLennan County employees only. Part time Mclennan County employees are only eligible to participate in the Retirement System. Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees recieve a different benefit package through the state.

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