DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22010109

My Florida CFO; Starke (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement benefits

Job summary

The State Courts System in Bradford County, Florida is seeking a Digital Court Reporter to digitize and annotate court proceedings at the Bradford County Courthouse in Starke. This in-office role records, transcribes, and processes requests for digital recordings under the Court Reporting Manager’s supervision.

The candidate will type at least 55 wpm, possess solid MS Office skills, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• Due to trials continuing beyond normal work hours there is occasionally the need for flexibility.
• On the job training available.

Responsibilities

• Digitally record and annotate court proceedings and hearings.
• Transcribe recordings and prepare final transcripts.
• Monitor and annotate live or recorded court hearings.
• Maintain focus for extended computer monitoring sessions.
• Generate duplicate audio recordings for attorneys and agencies.

Skills

Typing 55 wpm

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Court recording & annotation

Transcription of recordings

Clerical tasks (logbooks/reports)

Flexibility with hours

Open Court monitoring system

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year college/vocational education in office skills

Two years related work experience

Tools

Open Court monitoring system

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

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.