DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22008129

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

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Requisition No:883169

Agency: State Courts System

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number:22008129

Salary: $45,598.32 Annually including CAD (non-negotiable; State employees are paid on the last workday of e

Salary Range

$45,598.32 Annually including CAD (non-negotiable; State employees are paid on the last workday of each month)

Job Description

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Digital Court Recorder based in Manatee County. The Digital Court Recorder is responsible independent, technical, and clerical work monitoring multiple court proceedings from a central location using the OpenCourt software for digital audio recording. The Digital Court Recorder annotates court events as they occur within the recording for future retrieval. The employee may be required to sit in one position for long periods of time. Work is performed under the supervision of a Manager of Digital Court Recording or other Court Managers, and the employee must exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information. While work is performed independently, the employee will share an office with up to five other court recorders and must work well in a team environment.

Examples of Work Performed

• Monitors and annotates all proceedings in assigned courtrooms in order to ensure a complete and accurate recording of the proceedings;
• Monitors audio quality, performs tests of digital recording equipment, advises supervisor of malfunctioning equipment;
• Performs playback services for the Court and provides CDs or other retrieval records of recorded hearings to the public;
• Communicates with Judicial Assistants and Clerks through email, phone and software (SmartBench, Benchmark, JACS, etc.);
• Maintains statistical data regarding digitally recorded proceedings and media provided to the Court, litigants and the general public.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education:A High School diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer operation or closely related field.

Experience:Two years of legal experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

This position requires basic knowledge of the legal system; court processes and procedures; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Ability to learn, use and understand the OpenCourt/CourtSmart software and digital recording system or any other software that may be required to perform duties
• Ability to use a personal computer in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task and type accurately
• Ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence and reports
• Ability to compute basic mathematical and statistical functions such as percentages and averages
• Ability to work in a close environment with co-workers
• Ability to plan, organize and complete special assignments with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, outside agencies, legal professionals, and the general public
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish work priorities, work under pressure and organize work
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with deadline requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, automated environment with interruptions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court
• Knowledge of court system procedures, practices and applicable statutes, rules, regulations, laws and ordinances

Technology and Equipment Usage

In addition to the ability to use basic office equipment, this position calls for strong computer skills, such as: proficient typing skills; the ability to use computer applications such as OpenCourt/CourtSmart, Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Outlook; searching the Internet; and the ability to learn and use new program software. Must be able to use a personal computer, copy machines, fax machines, scanning devices, multi-line telephones.

Special Comments

Digital Court Recorder 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. + Shift

Employee will be scheduled to remain until all courts have concluded for the day,
two–three days per week

Job Location:Manatee County Judicial Center, Bradenton

Annual Salary: $45,598.32 including CAD(non-negotiable; State employees are paid on the last workday of each month)
Benefits include membership in the Florida Retirement System and a generous contribution by the State to health insurance premiums.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees of the State System serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Location: BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212

Nearest Major Market: Central Florida
Nearest Secondary Market: Sebring

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.