65TH 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 licensure(s) – Texas (every 2 years).
Essential Duties
Attend all sessions of the court.
Take full shorthand notes of oral testimony requested to be on the record, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings.
Read portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes of testimony, argument, or matters of law upon request of the trial court.
File all exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court.
Preserve all shorthand notes for future reference, as per statutory guidelines.
Furnish a verbatim transcript, as per statutory guidelines, of the reported evidence, including necessary exhibits or documents, or other proceedings, in whole or in part.
Certify the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, as per statutory guidelines.
Meet deadlines as set forth by law.
Follow all guidelines and courtroom procedures.
Ensure the integrity of the record is never compromised.
Maintain and keep court‑reporting equipment and software up to date.
Reference necessary resource material, as needed.
Compile statistical information, reports, and data.
Assist the public with inquiries.
May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures.
Attend and participate in meetings, training, and information sessions.
Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
Perform other related duties as directed by the court, including answering the telephone, giving court settings guidance, assisting during voir dire and jury trials, and any other assistance requested by court personnel.
Substitute for court staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations.
Other Important Duties Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Job Summary The Certified Court Reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines. The reporter attends all sessions of the court and takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings, preserving the shorthand notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, including admitted exhibits.
Organizational Relationships Reports to: Judge. Directs: This is a non‑supervisory position. Other: Has 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 Texas; courtroom procedures for all aspects of court reporting; legal terminology; medical terminology; effective customer‑service principles; English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; interpersonal‑communication techniques; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment (Windows, Microsoft products).
Skill/Ability: use reference books; perform court reporting; obtain state certification; use all court‑reporting equipment; good hearing, visual acuity, and manual dexterity; plan and execute work independently and as part of a team; prioritize tasks; self‑motivation; time management; accuracy under pressure; public and defendant interaction; operate PCs and office software; prepare and maintain records and filing systems; communicate orally and in writing; dependable; courteous to public; manage stress; establish relationships; pass a criminal background check.
All county positions require: regular attendance; teamwork; courteous customer interaction; confidentiality; positive support of county and its organizations; commitment to customer‑service excellence.
Benefits Holidays 16 holidays per year as recognized.
Vacation Accruals credited biweekly and available after 6 months of continuous service. Year‑to‑year carry‑over accruals limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part‑time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full‑time employees.
10 days (1‑5 years of service)
15 days (5‑15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Sick Leave Accruals credited biweekly and available 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
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP):
Employee Only: $5.34; Employee & Spouse: $145.30; Employee & Children: $101.93; Employee & Family: $200.09.
6% Wellness Discount: Employee Only: $5.02; Employee & Spouse: $136.58; Employee & Children: $95.81; Employee & Family: $188.09.
Core Plan:
Employee Only: $35.70; Employee & Spouse: $226.41; Employee & Children: $174.96; Employee & Family: $322.25.
6% Wellness Discount: Employee Only: $33.56; Employee & Spouse: $212.83; Employee & Children: $164.46; Employee & Family: $302.92.
Effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Retirement Benefits provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees join upon hire. All regular employees contribute 7% to the 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 optional.
Life Insurance Full‑time County employees receive basic life insurance of $10,000 at no cost. Supplemental coverage available for an additional fee.
Long‑Term Disability 60% of employee income for disability lasting more than 90 days.
Short‑Term Disability 60% of employee income for disability lasting less than 90 days.
Retiree Health Insurance Retired employees may continue health insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employee Assistance Program Program provides counseling services.
Section 125 Medical & Dependent Care Program Optional program allowing pre‑tax payment of medical and dependent‑care expenses.
Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Educational Assistance Program (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible educational expenses.
Employee Fitness and Wellness Center Opened October 2021 at the County Courthouse. Cost: $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 licensure(s) – Texas (every 2 years).
Essential Duties
Attend all sessions of the court.
Take full shorthand notes of oral testimony requested to be on the record, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings.
Read portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes of testimony, argument, or matters of law upon request of the trial court.
File all exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court.
Preserve all shorthand notes for future reference, as per statutory guidelines.
Furnish a verbatim transcript, as per statutory guidelines, of the reported evidence, including necessary exhibits or documents, or other proceedings, in whole or in part.
Certify the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, as per statutory guidelines.
Meet deadlines as set forth by law.
Follow all guidelines and courtroom procedures.
Ensure the integrity of the record is never compromised.
Maintain and keep court‑reporting equipment and software up to date.
Reference necessary resource material, as needed.
Compile statistical information, reports, and data.
Assist the public with inquiries.
May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures.
Attend and participate in meetings, training, and information sessions.
Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
Perform other related duties as directed by the court, including answering the telephone, giving court settings guidance, assisting during voir dire and jury trials, and any other assistance requested by court personnel.
Substitute for court staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations.
Other Important Duties Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Job Summary The Certified Court Reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines. The reporter attends all sessions of the court and takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings, preserving the shorthand notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, including admitted exhibits.
Organizational Relationships Reports to: Judge. Directs: This is a non‑supervisory position. Other: Has 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 Texas; courtroom procedures for all aspects of court reporting; legal terminology; medical terminology; effective customer‑service principles; English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; interpersonal‑communication techniques; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment (Windows, Microsoft products).
Skill/Ability: use reference books; perform court reporting; obtain state certification; use all court‑reporting equipment; good hearing, visual acuity, and manual dexterity; plan and execute work independently and as part of a team; prioritize tasks; self‑motivation; time management; accuracy under pressure; public and defendant interaction; operate PCs and office software; prepare and maintain records and filing systems; communicate orally and in writing; dependable; courteous to public; manage stress; establish relationships; pass a criminal background check.
All county positions require: regular attendance; teamwork; courteous customer interaction; confidentiality; positive support of county and its organizations; commitment to customer‑service excellence.
Benefits Holidays 16 holidays per year as recognized.
Vacation Accruals credited biweekly and available after 6 months of continuous service. Year‑to‑year carry‑over accruals limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part‑time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full‑time employees.
10 days (1‑5 years of service)
15 days (5‑15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Sick Leave Accruals credited biweekly and available 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
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP):
Employee Only: $5.34; Employee & Spouse: $145.30; Employee & Children: $101.93; Employee & Family: $200.09.
6% Wellness Discount: Employee Only: $5.02; Employee & Spouse: $136.58; Employee & Children: $95.81; Employee & Family: $188.09.
Core Plan:
Employee Only: $35.70; Employee & Spouse: $226.41; Employee & Children: $174.96; Employee & Family: $322.25.
6% Wellness Discount: Employee Only: $33.56; Employee & Spouse: $212.83; Employee & Children: $164.46; Employee & Family: $302.92.
Effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Retirement Benefits provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees join upon hire. All regular employees contribute 7% to the 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 optional.
Life Insurance Full‑time County employees receive basic life insurance of $10,000 at no cost. Supplemental coverage available for an additional fee.
Long‑Term Disability 60% of employee income for disability lasting more than 90 days.
Short‑Term Disability 60% of employee income for disability lasting less than 90 days.
Retiree Health Insurance Retired employees may continue health insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employee Assistance Program Program provides counseling services.
Section 125 Medical & Dependent Care Program Optional program allowing pre‑tax payment of medical and dependent‑care expenses.
Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Educational Assistance Program (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible educational expenses.
Employee Fitness and Wellness Center Opened October 2021 at the County Courthouse. Cost: $5 per employee per month.
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