Job Description
Salary: $10,212.00 Monthly
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 2024-01173
Department: Criminal District Courts
Opening Date: 05/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary Under general direction, is responsible for the recording of court proceedings with stenography equipment such as trials, hearings and appeals; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities - Records court proceedings with stenography equipment such as trials, hearings and appeals
- Performs on occasion, the reading of previous testimony during court proceedings
- Categorizes, files and maintains stenography notes and exhibits
- Prepares for appealed cases and completes written transcriptions of requested cases
- Prepares jury charges and other general court correspondence as requested by the Judge
- Maintains monthly statistics for Court of Appeals report
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications - Valid certification as a Court Stenography Reporter for the State of Texas
- Real Time reporting capability
- Skill level in stenography to report court testimony at 225 wpm, jury charges at 200 wpm and literary material at 180 wpm with 95% accuracy
- Ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; ability to operate tape recording equipment; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, County employees, attorneys and the general public
- Personal equipment should be compatible with Bexar County equipment
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
- Must submit a resume of previous working experience
Working Environment and Physical Demands: - Constantly working in indoor conditions (courtroom environment)
- Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
- Occasionally moves about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Supplemental Information Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.
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Do you have a valid certification as a Court Stenography Reporter for the State of Texas?
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Is your skill level in stenography to report court testimony at 225 wpm, jury charges at 200 wpm and literary material at 180 wpm with 95% accuracy?
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Do you acknowledge your personal equipment should be compatible with Bexar County equipment?
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Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?
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Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?
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Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?
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Are you able to submit a resume of previous working experience?
Required Question
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday,