COURT REPORTER I - 22012217

Florida; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida State Courts System is seeking a Court Reporter I to perform advanced stenographic work recording and transcribing verbatim trials or hearings using Eclipse software or equivalent transcription software. The role requires an Associate’s degree or two years of college in related fields, plus two years of related experience; certification as a Registered Professional Reporter is preferred.

Travel is required throughout the six counties of the circuit and will be reimbursed; you will

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years college in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records court proceedings by stenotype writer to create verbatim transcripts using Eclipse or equivalent software.
• Prepares transcripts including indexing and page numbering, ensuring absolute accuracy.
• Proofreads and prints transcripts for distribution to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Maintains and archives all records in an organized manner.
• Maintains daily, monthly, and yearly data; travel is required.

Education

Associate’s degree or two years college

Registered Professional Reporter certification preferred

Tools

Eclipse software

Job description

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Requisition No:884778

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT REPORTER I - 22012217

This position performs advanced stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim trials or hearings in the Courts of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Transcripts must be certified for judicial appeal proceedings and the Court Reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. The work involves a significant amount of sitting and listening. Travel is also required. The position works under the direct supervision of the Court Reporting Services Manager. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Records proceedings of the court by stenotype writer to create verbatim transcripts with the use of Eclipse software or equivalent transcription software;
• Prepares transcripts of proceedings to include indexing and page numbering and ensuring the absolute accuracy of each transcript;
• Proofreads and prints transcripts to distribute to appropriate parties in a timely manner;
• Maintains and archives all records taken in an organized manner; and
• Maintains daily, monthly, and yearly data.
• Travel is required throughout the six counties of the circuit and will be reimbursed.

Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent of two years college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field. Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter is preferred.

Two years of related experience.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis; excluding supervisory experience.

Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Special Comments

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, as well as explanations for any gaps in employment.
• The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory level II criminal background check.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

For additional information about this job, please contact Angelica Livingston by phone at 850-767-3550.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

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