COURT REPORTER

Salary: $23.01 - $46.15 Hourly
Location : 1400 Lubbock
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 38674
Department: Municipal Courts Department
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


POSITION OVERVIEW


Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED


Division: Judicial Operations
Reporting Location: 1400 Lubbock
Workdays & Hours: Full-Time and PT30 considered
Monday - Friday/8:00 AM - 5:00pm* *Subject to Change*


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This position is critical to the Municipal Courts Department's Judicial Operations Division and serves as the official recorder and records custodian for trials and appeals under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Courts Department. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity available for you to bring your passion and vibrant resilience to our team of Court Reporters. Duties include,

• Providing verbatim recordings of court proceedings by means of the stenographer method, manual shorthand, closed microphone recording and/or direct recording at the Court's discretion.
• Transcribing proceedings into written form to provide official records for the court.
• Verbally translates portions of the proceedings before the court, jury and/or attorneys upon request.
• Types court records, correspondence, etc., as designated by the judge.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
General office setting. Occasional periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a High School Diploma or GED.


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
No experience is required.


LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Court Reporters Certification licensed by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) of the State of Texas.


Must Pass a State and Federal Criminal History Background Check.


Must maintain updated licensing / certifications from the JBCC.

PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES:
Preference shall be given to qualified candidates who are proficient in their field, and candidates who have an associate or bachelor's degree.


**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:
Candidates must submit to a State/Federal criminal background check.


SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NO


SALARY INFORMATION:
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.


PAY GRADE: 19

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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01


Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• YES
• NO

02


Which best describes your education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

03


Do you currently possess a VALID Court Reporter certification from the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) of the State of Texas?

• YES
• NO

04


If you indicated in question #3 above that you have a VALID Court Report certification from the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) of the State of Texas, please provide your VALID certification; if you do not have a VALID Court Reporter certification from the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC), type "N/A". (Please Note: "See Resume" or no attachment, WILL delay a review of your application.)
Required Question