383RD DISTRICT COURT - CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER
EP ENERGY, El Paso, TX, United States
Acceptable Experience and Education
High School diploma or GED; attendance of or graduation from a Court Reporting College or Court Reporting School for training in the use of shorthand, machine shorthand or oral stenography to create a verbatim record of oral testimony.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED; attendance of or graduation from a Court Reporting College or Court Reporting School for training in the use of shorthand, machine shorthand or oral stenography to create a verbatim record of oral testimony.
Preferred: Associates Degree in Applied Science for Court and Conference reporting, and/or at least two (2) years’ experience as a full‑time Certified Court Reporter as defined by statute.
Certificates And Licenses Required 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 license(s) – Texas (every 2 years).
Typical Duties Essential Duties
Attends all sessions of the court.
Takes full shorthand notes of oral testimony requested to be on the record offered before the court, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings.
Reads portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes of testimony, argument, or matters of law upon request of the trial court.
Files all exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court.
Preserves all shorthand notes for future reference, as per statutory guidelines.
Furnishes a verbatim transcript, as per statutory guidelines, of the reported evidence including necessary exhibits or documents, or other proceedings, in whole or in part, utilizing expertise of one of the following means.
Certifies the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, as per statutory guidelines.
Meets deadlines as set forth by law; follows all guidelines and courtroom procedures; ensures the integrity of the record is never compromised.
Maintains and keeps court‑reporting equipment and software up to date; references necessary resource material as needed.
Compiles statistical information, reports, and data; assists the public with inquiries.
May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures.
Attends and participates in meetings, training, and information sessions; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
Performs other related duties as directed by the court, including answering the telephone, giving court settings, assisting during voir dire and jury trials; anything else court personnel might need assistance with.
Substitutes, if assigned, for court staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations.
Other Important Duties Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary Summary of Position The Certified Court Reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines. The reporter is a sworn officer of the court who attends all sessions, takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings, preserves the notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, including exhibits admitted.
Organizational Relationships Reports to: Judge Directs: Non‑supervisory position Other: 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: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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; training principles; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for interpersonal communication; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment (Windows and Microsoft products). Skill/ability to use reference books; perform court reporting; obtain certification by the State of Texas; use all equipment related to court reporting; have good hearing and visual acuity, and manual dexterity; plan and execute work independently and as a team member; prioritize and manage multiple tasks; self‑motivation; time management; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; deal with the public and defendants; operate a personal computer and standard office software; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively orally and in writing; be dependable; deal with the public courteously; work under stressful conditions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; pass a criminal background check.
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 the department and all county organizations at all times.
Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence.
Benefits Holidays 16 holidays per year as recognized.
Vacation Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as they are accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year‑to‑year carry‑over accruals are limited to twice the annual rate. Part‑time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full‑time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Sick Leave Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as accrued after 3 months of full‑time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
Miscellaneous Paid Leaves
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service.
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
Medical Health Benefits Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts
EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only $5.02 EE & Spouse $136.58 EE & Children $95.81 EE & Family $188.09
Core Plan No Discounts EE Only $35.70 EE & Spouse $226.41 EE & Children $174.96 EE & Family $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only $33.56 EE & Spouse $212.83 EE & Children $164.46 EE & Family $302.92
Retirement Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
Deferred Compensation Employees may defer earnings, on a pre‑tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
Life Insurance Full‑time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
Long‑Term Disability The program provides 60% of the employee’s income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
Short‑Term Disability The program provides 60% of the employee’s income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
Retiree Health Insurance Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue health insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employee Assistance Program Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
Section 125 Medical & Dependence Care Program The program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre‑tax basis.
Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Educational Assistance Program (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
Employee Fitness and Wellness Center The center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED; attendance of or graduation from a Court Reporting College or Court Reporting School for training in the use of shorthand, machine shorthand or oral stenography to create a verbatim record of oral testimony.
Preferred: Associates Degree in Applied Science for Court and Conference reporting, and/or at least two (2) years’ experience as a full‑time Certified Court Reporter as defined by statute.
Certificates And Licenses Required 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 license(s) – Texas (every 2 years).
Typical Duties Essential Duties
Attends all sessions of the court.
Takes full shorthand notes of oral testimony requested to be on the record offered before the court, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings.
Reads portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes of testimony, argument, or matters of law upon request of the trial court.
Files all exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court.
Preserves all shorthand notes for future reference, as per statutory guidelines.
Furnishes a verbatim transcript, as per statutory guidelines, of the reported evidence including necessary exhibits or documents, or other proceedings, in whole or in part, utilizing expertise of one of the following means.
Certifies the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, as per statutory guidelines.
Meets deadlines as set forth by law; follows all guidelines and courtroom procedures; ensures the integrity of the record is never compromised.
Maintains and keeps court‑reporting equipment and software up to date; references necessary resource material as needed.
Compiles statistical information, reports, and data; assists the public with inquiries.
May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures.
Attends and participates in meetings, training, and information sessions; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
Performs other related duties as directed by the court, including answering the telephone, giving court settings, assisting during voir dire and jury trials; anything else court personnel might need assistance with.
Substitutes, if assigned, for court staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations.
Other Important Duties Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary Summary of Position The Certified Court Reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines. The reporter is a sworn officer of the court who attends all sessions, takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings, preserves the notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, including exhibits admitted.
Organizational Relationships Reports to: Judge Directs: Non‑supervisory position Other: 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: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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; training principles; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for interpersonal communication; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment (Windows and Microsoft products). Skill/ability to use reference books; perform court reporting; obtain certification by the State of Texas; use all equipment related to court reporting; have good hearing and visual acuity, and manual dexterity; plan and execute work independently and as a team member; prioritize and manage multiple tasks; self‑motivation; time management; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; deal with the public and defendants; operate a personal computer and standard office software; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively orally and in writing; be dependable; deal with the public courteously; work under stressful conditions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; pass a criminal background check.
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 the department and all county organizations at all times.
Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence.
Benefits Holidays 16 holidays per year as recognized.
Vacation Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as they are accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year‑to‑year carry‑over accruals are limited to twice the annual rate. Part‑time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full‑time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Sick Leave Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as accrued after 3 months of full‑time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
Miscellaneous Paid Leaves
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service.
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
Medical Health Benefits Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts
EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only $5.02 EE & Spouse $136.58 EE & Children $95.81 EE & Family $188.09
Core Plan No Discounts EE Only $35.70 EE & Spouse $226.41 EE & Children $174.96 EE & Family $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only $33.56 EE & Spouse $212.83 EE & Children $164.46 EE & Family $302.92
Retirement Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
Deferred Compensation Employees may defer earnings, on a pre‑tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
Life Insurance Full‑time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
Long‑Term Disability The program provides 60% of the employee’s income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
Short‑Term Disability The program provides 60% of the employee’s income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
Retiree Health Insurance Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue health insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employee Assistance Program Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
Section 125 Medical & Dependence Care Program The program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre‑tax basis.
Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Educational Assistance Program (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
Employee Fitness and Wellness Center The center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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