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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

What they do:

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

Also Called:

Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Court Monitor, Court Recording Monitor, Court Reporter, Court Stenographer, Deposition Reporter, Digital Court Reporter, Official Court Reporter, Realtime Court Reporter, Stenographer, Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Court Monitor, Court Recording Monitor, Court Reporter, Court Stenographer, Deposition Reporter, Digital Court Reporter, Official Court Reporter, Realtime Court Reporter, Stenographer

TX Employment Data

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$54,520
Starting Salary (2025)
$110,080
Median Salary (2025)
-0.3%
Projected Job Growth
1,270
TX Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Monitoring
Speaking

Expected Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Common Activities

Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Post-secondary certificate 75%
  • Associate's degree 12%
  • High school diploma 5%
  • Some college 5%
  • Professional degree 3%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

Related Careers

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Word Processors and Typists
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Correspondence Clerks

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