Salary: $37.21 - $53.30 Hourly
Location : Waco, TX, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: 19TH DISTRICT COURT
Opening Date: 09/12/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary A Machine 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 - 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 appeals
- Prepare jury charges
- Provide written transcripts of all proceedings upon request
- Planning and scheduling related to court reporting transcript deadlines
- Maintain accurate court proceedings log
- Capture spoken dialogue with specialized equipment, including stenography machines, video and audio recording devices, and covered microphones
- Report speakers' identification
- Read or play back all or a portion of the proceedings upon request from the judge
- Ask speakers to clarify inaudible or unclear statements or testimony
- Provides copies of transcripts and recordings to the courts, counsels, and parties involved
- Preserve shorthand notes for future reference, per statutory guidelines
- Mark and retain all exhibits introduced in court proceedings and later file with the district clerk and/or Sheriff's Department
- Schedule a Certified Shorthand Reporter to serve in your absence
- Regular attendance and timeliness are 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 Machine Certified Shorthand Reporting Program
SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:Required:- Valid Texas Driver License (Class C)
- Must be a State of Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter (certification must be renewed every two years)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, County employees, attorneys and the general public
- Ability to work expeditiously and accurately under pressure (stressful situations) while maintaining a professional manner
- Knowledge of computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products
- 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
- Real-time reporting capabilities
- Registered Professional Reporter
- Member of TCRA and/or NCRA
All Employees oMust be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
oMust have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
oMust be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public
Supplemental 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, answering telephone, computer work, and transcribing. Fine dexterity needed to operate shorthand machine, and computer
HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., dependent on the needs of the office
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.
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Do you have a current and Valid Texas driver's license?
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I have successfully completed a Machine Certified Shorthand Reporting Program?
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I am a State of Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter?
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