DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22010109

State of Florida; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida retirement

State of Florida benefits

Job summary

The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Bradford County, Starke, Florida, seeks a Digital Court Reporter to record and annotate court proceedings using the Open Court monitoring system. This in-office role involves transcribing recordings, performing research, and processing requests for transcripts under the Court Reporting Manager guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with additional college/vocational training and two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational education in office skills.
• Two years of related work experience; substitution may apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Digitally record and annotate court proceedings using the Open Court monitoring system.
• Transcribe recordings and prepare final transcripts after proofreading.
• Maintain logbooks and weekly reports; generate duplicate audio recordings as needed.
• In-office role with potential extended hours as trials continue.

Skills

Typing speed 55 wpm

Strong written and oral communication

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year of college or vocational education in office skills

Two years of related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Requisition No:883638

Agency: State Courts System

Description

The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court is seeking to fill a Digital Court Reporter position at the Bradford County Courthouse in Starke, Florida. This position is responsible for digitally recording and annotating court proceedings and hearings using the Open Court monitoring system; transcribing recordings; performing research; and processing requests for digitally recorded court proceedings. This is an in-office position and works under the direction of the Court Reporting Manager.

Functions, Responsibilities, Competencies

Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be resourceful, able to multi-task, and capable of prioritizing tasks assigned. Type a minimum of 55 words per minute. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Use judgment and discretion concerning confidential information. Able to monitor and annotate live or previously recorded court proceedings which requires sitting with headphones and reviewing computer monitor for extended periods of time. Capable of transcribing digitally recorded court hearings, proofreading, editing and preparing final transcripts. Able to perform clerical tasks, such as maintaining logbooks and weekly reports. Generate duplicate audio recordings of trials and court hearings for attorneys, government agencies and the public. Due to trials continuing beyond normal work hours there is occasionally the need for flexibility. On the job training available.

Education and Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer operation or a closely related field. Additional relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis. Two years of related work experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits

• State of Florida benefits offered, including State of Florida retirement.

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.

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.