187th Court Reporter

• Records court proceedings with stenography equipment such as trials, hearings and appeals
• Performs on occasion, the reading of previous testimony during court proceedings
• Categorizes, files and maintains stenography notes and exhibits
• Prepares for appealed cases and completes written transcriptions of requested cases
• Prepares jury charges and other general court correspondence as requested by the Judge
• Maintains monthly statistics for Court of Appeals report
• Performs related duties as required

• Valid certification as a Court Stenography Reporter for the State of Texas
• Real Time reporting capability
• Skill level in stenography to report court testimony at 225 wpm, jury charges at 200 wpm and literary material at 180 wpm with 95% accuracy
• Ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; ability to operate tape recording equipment; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, County employees, attorneys and the general public
• Personal equipment should be compatible with Bexar County equipment
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• Must submit a resume of previous working experience

• Constantly working in indoor conditions (courtroom environment)
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Bexar County