What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roving Court Reporter position at Smith County?
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The Roving Court Reporter is responsible for capturing a verbatim record of live court proceedings and providing real time updates to the judge of the designated court. This position will require traveling between Smith County courtrooms as needed to prepare accurate transcriptions of required proceedings for attorneys and/or court of appeals.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Primary duties will include acting as the Deputy Official Court Reporter for five District Courts and three County Courts at Law as requested by the Official Court Reporters. Report Grand Jury proceedings when needed and if available.Perform all duties as the Deputy Official Court Reporter in accordance with and mandated by the Court Reporters Certification Board.Produce all transcripts requested in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with the Uniform Format Manual.Any and all appeals shall be produced in accordance with the Uniform Format Manual and any and all rules associated with the Appellate Court in which the appeal has been filed, while meeting all Appellate Court deadlines for completion.Requires considerable knowledge of Texas rules and statutes governing court reporters and transcript production.Requires considerable knowledge of the organization and operations of the Court system.Regular and punctual attendance is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Education and ExperienceHigh 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.Licenses and CertificationsAs stated in Government Code – Section 154.101 – Certification of ReportersA person may not be appointed an official court reporter or a deputy court reporter unless the person is certified as a shorthand reporter by the Supreme Court. A certification issued under this chapter must be for one or more of the following methods of shorthand reporting: 1.) written shorthand, 2.) machine shorthand, 3.) oral stenography or 4.) Any other method of shorthand reporting authorized by the Supreme Court.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentMust be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position requires the ability to lift more than 20 pounds. Position requires the ability to see and speak as well as above average hearing.CommentsSmith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and employees with disabilities. If you need special services or accommodations, please contact Smith County Human Resources at (903) 590-4644 or personnel@smith-county.com. NOTICE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
The Roving Court Reporter is responsible for capturing a verbatim record of live court proceedings and providing real time updates to the judge of the designated court. This position will require traveling between Smith County courtrooms as needed to prepare accurate transcriptions of required proceedings for attorneys and/or court of appeals.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Primary duties will include acting as the Deputy Official Court Reporter for five District Courts and three County Courts at Law as requested by the Official Court Reporters. Report Grand Jury proceedings when needed and if available.Perform all duties as the Deputy Official Court Reporter in accordance with and mandated by the Court Reporters Certification Board.Produce all transcripts requested in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with the Uniform Format Manual.Any and all appeals shall be produced in accordance with the Uniform Format Manual and any and all rules associated with the Appellate Court in which the appeal has been filed, while meeting all Appellate Court deadlines for completion.Requires considerable knowledge of Texas rules and statutes governing court reporters and transcript production.Requires considerable knowledge of the organization and operations of the Court system.Regular and punctual attendance is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Education and ExperienceHigh 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.Licenses and CertificationsAs stated in Government Code – Section 154.101 – Certification of ReportersA person may not be appointed an official court reporter or a deputy court reporter unless the person is certified as a shorthand reporter by the Supreme Court. A certification issued under this chapter must be for one or more of the following methods of shorthand reporting: 1.) written shorthand, 2.) machine shorthand, 3.) oral stenography or 4.) Any other method of shorthand reporting authorized by the Supreme Court.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentMust be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position requires the ability to lift more than 20 pounds. Position requires the ability to see and speak as well as above average hearing.CommentsSmith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and employees with disabilities. If you need special services or accommodations, please contact Smith County Human Resources at (903) 590-4644 or personnel@smith-county.com. NOTICE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
