Salary : $124,112.84 Annually
Location : 500 N Loraine St, Midland, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: 238th District Court
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary Please ensure that you fill out this (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.Provides court reporting services for hearings and proceedings; transcribes records of court hearings for judges and attorneys; and performs other duties as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Attend all sessions of the court;
- Take full shorthand notes of oral testimony offered before the court, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings;
- Take full shorthand notes of closing arguments, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings;
- Preserve the notes for future reference for three years in civil cases and 15 years in criminal cases from the date on which they were taken;
- Furnish a transcript of the reported evidence or other proceedings, in whole or in part, as provided by Chapter 52;
- An official court reporter of a district court may conduct the deposition of witnesses, receive and make a certificate of the proceedings anywhere in the State of Texas;
- The Supreme Court may adopt rules consistent with the relevant statutes to provide for the duties and fees of official court reporters in all civil judicial proceedings.
Qualifications, Education, and/or experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As stated in Government Code - Chapter 52 52.021 - Certification of Reporters
A 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.
Certified shorthand reporter by the Office of Court Administration of the State of Texas.
Certified Shorthand Reporter by the Office of Court Administration, Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Knowledge, Skills and/or ability Court proceedings; court reporting procedures; and standard office practices and procedures.
Operate stenography machine; transcribe shorthand notation into regular records of court proceedings; operate office equipment, such as copy machine and facsimile machine; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with judges, courtroom personnel, attorneys, and the public.
At Midland County, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to building a strong community. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees have access to competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through TCDRS with employer matching, paid holidays and paid time off, and income protection benefits such as life and disability insurance. Additional resources include telehealth services, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, and optional supplemental coverage for added peace of mind. Our goal is to provide benefits that help employees and their families stay healthy, plan for the future, and thrive both at work and at home.
