[Hiring] COURT REPORTER I @State of Florida

Role Description

The essential function of the position within the organization is to stenographically record court proceedings in the courtroom or remotely and produce transcripts. The position is responsible for:

• Recording court proceedings
• Performing research
• Proofreading and editing recorded proceedings to produce transcripts
• Assisting with training of other departmental personnel

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. It provides services in all counties of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Florida State Court system, current courtroom policies and procedures, and relevant Florida Statutes preferred
• Ability to stenographically write testimony at a minimum rate of at least 225 words per minute with a 98% correct translation rate in realtime
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills
• Ability to work independently and keep detailed and accurate records
• Maintain stenograph notes on file for future transcription
• Produce accurate transcripts of all proceedings reported, providing rough drafts or final copy to parties as requested

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field
• Four years of related experience
• Must maintain membership in the National Court Reporting Association (NCRA)
• Experience with Eclipse and computer-aided translation (CAT) software
• Realtime writer experience preferred
• Court experience a plus

Benefits

• Salary is $65,831.04/annually; salary includes pages
• State of Florida benefits offered

Application Process

• All applications must be submitted through the People First System and include a resume
• This position is open until filled
• Questions can be submitted to [email protected]

Notice

• The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check
• EOE
• If you are a person with a disability selected to participate in the interview process and need an accommodation, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735)
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act