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COUNTY COURT AT LAW 3 - CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER
Government Jobs, El Paso, Texas, United States, 79901
Certified Court Reporter
The County of El Paso is seeking a Certified Court Reporter. This position is full-time and regular, with a salary of $89,035.97 annually. The job is located in TX 79901, TX. The listing closes on 1/10/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada). Minimum Qualifications: Acceptable experience and education includes a high school diploma or GED, attendance or graduation from a court reporting college or school for training in shorthand, machine shorthand, or oral stenography to create a verbatim record of oral testimony. Preferred: an associate's degree in applied science for court and conference reporting, and/or at least two years' experience as a full-time certified court reporter as defined by statute. Certificates and licenses required include being a currently certified shorthand reporter as defined by Section 154.101 of the Texas Government Code and recognized by the Supreme Court of Texas. Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s)
Texas (every 2 years). Typical duties include attending all sessions of the court, taking full shorthand notes of oral testimony, reading portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes, filing exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court, preserving all shorthand notes for future reference, furnishing a verbatim transcript of the reported evidence, certifying the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, meeting deadlines as set forth by law, following all guidelines and courtroom procedures, ensuring the integrity of the record is never compromised, maintaining and keeping court reporting equipment and software up to date, referencing necessary resource material, compiling statistical information, reports and data, assisting the public with inquiries, and performing other related duties as directed by the court. Job Summary: The certified court reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines who is a sworn officer of the court who attends all sessions of the court and takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings of said sessions, preserving the shorthand notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, to include exhibits admitted. Additional Information: Organizational relationships include reporting to a judge, directing no supervisory role, and having frequent contact with other courts and staff, attorneys, paralegals, psychiatrists, social workers, medical and mental health treatment providers, agencies within the State of Texas, jurors, law enforcement and corrections officers, probation officers, the general public, and other county employees. Minimum requirements include knowledge of appellate court rules, state rules, regulations, policies and statutes governing court reporters in the State of Texas, courtroom procedures, legal terminology, medical terminology, principles and practices of effective customer service, principles and practices training, English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling, techniques for effective interpersonal communications, modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skills and abilities include using reference books, performing court reporting, obtaining certification by the State of Texas, using all equipment related to court reporting, having good hearing and visual acuity, and manual dexterity, being able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member, displaying an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks, displaying a high degree of self-motivation, time management, working expeditiously and accurately under pressure, able to deal with the public and defendants, operating personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment, preparing and maintaining records, maintaining filing systems, communicating effectively both orally and in writing, being dependable, to deal with the public courteously and effectively, working under stressful conditions, and establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance: demonstrate regular and reliable attendance, work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment, interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner, maintain strict confidentiality, project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times, and maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence. El Paso County offers a comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following: holidays, vacation, sick leave, miscellaneous paid leaves, medical health benefits, retirement, deferred compensation, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, retiree health insurance, employee assistance program, section 125 medical and dependent care program, healthy lifestyle reimbursement, educational assistance program, and employee fitness and wellness center.
The County of El Paso is seeking a Certified Court Reporter. This position is full-time and regular, with a salary of $89,035.97 annually. The job is located in TX 79901, TX. The listing closes on 1/10/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada). Minimum Qualifications: Acceptable experience and education includes a high school diploma or GED, attendance or graduation from a court reporting college or school for training in shorthand, machine shorthand, or oral stenography to create a verbatim record of oral testimony. Preferred: an associate's degree in applied science for court and conference reporting, and/or at least two years' experience as a full-time certified court reporter as defined by statute. Certificates and licenses required include being a currently certified shorthand reporter as defined by Section 154.101 of the Texas Government Code and recognized by the Supreme Court of Texas. Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s)
Texas (every 2 years). Typical duties include attending all sessions of the court, taking full shorthand notes of oral testimony, reading portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes, filing exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court, preserving all shorthand notes for future reference, furnishing a verbatim transcript of the reported evidence, certifying the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, meeting deadlines as set forth by law, following all guidelines and courtroom procedures, ensuring the integrity of the record is never compromised, maintaining and keeping court reporting equipment and software up to date, referencing necessary resource material, compiling statistical information, reports and data, assisting the public with inquiries, and performing other related duties as directed by the court. Job Summary: The certified court reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines who is a sworn officer of the court who attends all sessions of the court and takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings of said sessions, preserving the shorthand notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, to include exhibits admitted. Additional Information: Organizational relationships include reporting to a judge, directing no supervisory role, and having frequent contact with other courts and staff, attorneys, paralegals, psychiatrists, social workers, medical and mental health treatment providers, agencies within the State of Texas, jurors, law enforcement and corrections officers, probation officers, the general public, and other county employees. Minimum requirements include knowledge of appellate court rules, state rules, regulations, policies and statutes governing court reporters in the State of Texas, courtroom procedures, legal terminology, medical terminology, principles and practices of effective customer service, principles and practices training, English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling, techniques for effective interpersonal communications, modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skills and abilities include using reference books, performing court reporting, obtaining certification by the State of Texas, using all equipment related to court reporting, having good hearing and visual acuity, and manual dexterity, being able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member, displaying an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks, displaying a high degree of self-motivation, time management, working expeditiously and accurately under pressure, able to deal with the public and defendants, operating personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment, preparing and maintaining records, maintaining filing systems, communicating effectively both orally and in writing, being dependable, to deal with the public courteously and effectively, working under stressful conditions, and establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance: demonstrate regular and reliable attendance, work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment, interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner, maintain strict confidentiality, project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times, and maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence. El Paso County offers a comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following: holidays, vacation, sick leave, miscellaneous paid leaves, medical health benefits, retirement, deferred compensation, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, retiree health insurance, employee assistance program, section 125 medical and dependent care program, healthy lifestyle reimbursement, educational assistance program, and employee fitness and wellness center.