What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Reporter position at VICTORIA COUNTY?
- Makes verbatim records of trials and legal proceedings.
- Produces an accurate typewritten Reporter’s Record, in the format required of any court proceeding requested by any party, and if applicable, files the Reporter’s Record with the Court of Appeals by the due date.
- Acts as custodian of all offered or admitted exhibits during trial, and upon completion of trial, files all offered or admitted exhibits with the clerk of the court. May handle evidence with dangerous substances and/or biological material. Ensures that exhibits with dangerous substances and/or biological material are returned to the appropriate law enforcement agency for safekeeping and preservation. Is familiar with the procedures for uploading video and electronic evidence to the court of appeals. Is familiar with rules of confidentiality and sealing of records pertaining to certain victims of violent crime.
- Prepares and maintains a tracking method to document venue, case number, date of proceedings and participants involved.
- Preserves records for future reference as mandated by the legislature.
- Assists in preparing the Court’s Charge to the Jury following established guidelines.
- Answer, screen phone calls and receive and route mail. Has a working knowledge of Zoom, Teams and other videoconferencing applications to assist in the coordination of an interpreter, attorneys or jail.
- Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters and memoranda.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Victoria, TX 77901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Victoria, TX 77901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $103,000