COURT REPORTER, Waco

Certified Shorthand Reporter

POSITION SUMMARY: A Certified Shorthand Reporter, under general supervision, makes a verbatim record of court proceedings, produces transcripts, maintains and retrieves files, assists the public and performs general secretarial duties. Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Must comply with the Code of Ethics and Chapter 52 of the Government Code Machine Shorthand verbatim record of all court proceedings Transcribe all court records on appeal in accordance with Uniform Format Manual and appellate guidelines E-file all appellate records with the courts of appealsProvide written transcripts of all proceedings upon request Planning and scheduling related to court reporting transcript deadlines Maintain accurate court proceedings log Preserve shorthand notes for future reference, per statutory guidelines Mark and retain all exhibits introduced in court proceedings and later file with the county clerk and/or Sheriff's DepartmentSecretarial and clerical work for the Court Schedule a Certified Shorthand Reporter to serve in your absence Regular attendance and timeliness is required LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or GED Successful completion of Certified Shorthand Reporting Program SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE: Required: Valid Texas Driver License (Class C) Notary Public License Must be a State of Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter (certification must be renewed every two years)Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Must have good public communication skills and patience for telephone calls and in-person inquiries Preferred: Two or more years' experience in court reporting operations Registered Shorthand Reporter Real time a plus Member of TCRA and/or NCRA a plusDISCLAIMER:

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.All Employees: o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general publicSupplemental Information

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Works primarily indoors in well-lighted, air-conditioned environment. Frequent contact with the public and other County employees PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Continuous sitting while making court records, typing, answering telephone, computer work, and transcribing. Fine dexterity needed to operate shorthand machine, typewriter, and computer HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., dependent on the needs of the office. May be required to work after 5:00 p.m. during trials or at other times necessary to conclude hearings McLennan County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical with an option to open a Health Saving Account (HSA) with a County-paid contribution of $2000 over a year. We offer dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life and long&short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care accounts. Employees participate in the Texas County&District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a $2.50 County match for every $1.00 of employee contribution. In addition to these benefits we offer 12 paid holidays and a free gym membership program for health plan participants. *Note: These benefits are for full time McLennan County employees only. Part time Mclennan County employees are only eligible to participate in the Retirement System. Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees recieve a different benefit package through the state.McLennan County (TX) 214 N. 4th St., Suite 200 Waco, Texas, 76701