Digital Court Recorder: Courtroom Audio & Records Pro

State of Florida; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State Courts System in Manatee County is seeking a Digital Court Recorder to monitor and annotate court proceedings from a central location using OpenCourt software for digital audio recording.

The role requires handling confidential information, multi-tasking in a team setting, and proficient use of Microsoft Office. Training will emphasize OpenCourt/CourtSmart operation and reliable playback services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with one year of college or vocational school in office skills or closely related field.
• Two years of legal experience; further education may substitute for the experience.
• Strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to operate OpenCourt/CourtSmart and digital recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and annotate court proceedings to ensure complete, accurate recordings.
• Test audio quality and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Provide playback services and retrieve recorded hearings as needed.
• Communicate with Judicial Assistants/Clerks via email, phone and software.
• Maintain statistical data on recorded proceedings and media distribution.

Skills

OpenCourt/CourtSmart

Microsoft Office

Typing

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma + 1 year college/vocational

Tools

SmartBench

Benchmark

JACS

Job description

The State Courts System in Manatee County is seeking a Digital Court Recorder to monitor and annotate court proceedings from a central location using OpenCourt software for digital audio recording.

The role requires handling confidential information, multi-tasking in a team setting, and proficient use of Microsoft Office. Training will emphasize OpenCourt/CourtSmart operation and reliable playback services.