District Court Reporter

Reporting directly to a District Judge, responsible for recording, transcribing, and maintaining all records of court proceedings. 

• Attends sessions of court and records all proceedings of evidence, objections, rulings, voir dire of jury duty and arguments. Records all objections to admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks of the objections and exceptions to the rulings.
• Makes full record of jury arguments and voir dire examinations when requested by attorney for any party to a case, together with all objections to such arguments, rulings and remarks of court.
• Documents files with courts exhibits and indexes, and files notes taken in courts. Preserves shorthand or machine notes taken in court for period required by law and prepares transcripts for appeals or other future legal proceedings.
• Prepares official transcripts of all evidence or court proceedings, subject to laws of the State, the rules and instructions of presiding judge of the court, for appeals or future court use. Certifies the accuracy of court transcripts. Responds to requests of official transcripts.
• Maintains organization and sets priorities to complete and manage all appeals and requests for transcripts.
• May serve as a liaison to attorneys, judges, other County departments and staff, officials, and general public. Provides information relating to court hearings and charges.
• May conduct depositions of witnesses. May receive, execute, and return commissions. May make a certificate of proceedings in any County that is included in the judicial district of the court. May prepare jury charges in civil cases.
• May perform administrative support duties as assigned for administrative functions of the court.
• Responsible for upkeep of stenograph machine, to include coordinating maintenance and updating software as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Assists district court with various projects assigned by Judge
• Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone regarding information requests
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – District Judge
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, auditory hearing of testimony, dexterity for continual transcription,reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Court proceedings may be of long duration without the opportunity for regular breaks

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience transcribing legal proceedings

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  
 
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.