District Court Reporter - 393rd District Court

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The District Court Reporter is responsible for recording courtroom activities and producing transcripts of proceedings upon request, in accordance with State statute and Texas Supreme Court rules. This position is responsible for the proper preservation of stenographic notes and filing of all court exhibits.

Examples of Duties

Produces contemporaneous court records and ensures that records are maintained properly for future retrieval and use.

Purchases and maintains all equipment and software necessary for reporting court proceedings.

Produces transcripts as necessary, involving work with independent contractors.

Preserves electronic files and records; files court exhibits and maintains all court records.

Handles inquiries and requests from various consumers, both internally and externally, in regards to court records and proceedings.

Reads back all or any portions of the court record, performs well under pressure and produces transcripts within strict time limitations as required per statute.

Produces accurate, simultaneous, real-time translation utilizing computer-aided translation and output real-time feed to the Judge on a daily basis.

Understands the TAMES eFile system and be able to electronically file Reporter's Records in accordance with the Uniform Format Manual and statutes governing court reports in Texas.

Consults with colleagues to promote learning and protect the accuracy of records.

Maintains hardware and software to ensure equipment is in proper working order.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, completion of some college level course work, and minimum 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.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 5:00 PM Central

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