DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22010919

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

State Courts System in St. Augustine seeks a Digital Court Reporter (half-time, 20 hours/week) to operate digital audio recording systems, create transcripts, and maintain court records. The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work long focused periods.

Some travel to courthouses within the circuit is required; mileage is reimbursed. Graduation from high school and 2 years of clerical experience preferred; knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of secretarial/clerical experience.
• Successful studies beyond the high school level may substitute for experience.
• Ability to type and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Cover court proceedings using digital audio recording systems.
• Produce audio/video recordings and annotations.
• Maintain filing and recording media in order.
• Ensure equipment is operational and report malfunctions.
• Transcribe events accurately and timely as needed.
• Interact with court personnel and other agencies.
• Travel to courthouses within the circuit; mileage reimbursed.

Skills

Typing 55 wpm

Discretion

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

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Requisition No:

881225

Agency:

State Courts System

Program/Dept.:

Court Reporting Services / Court Services

Classification:

Digital Court Reporter – Half time (20 hours/week)

Location:

St. Augustine

Position #:

10919

Annual Salary:

$21,990

Deadline to Apply:

Open Until Filled

Function:

Responsible work covering court proceedings using digital audio recording systems and producing audio/video recordings from the above-mentioned systems. Records and monitors all assigned court proceedings and makes annotations as appropriate, which requires a willingness to focus for long periods of time. Files and maintains documents and recording media in proper order. Ensures that equipment is in good working order and reports malfunctioning equipment in a timely manner. Transcribing court events correctly and in a timely fashion as needed. Working relationships are established with court personnel, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney, the Public Defender, other State agencies and the public. Reports directly to the Court Reporting Manager/Digital Court Reporting Supervisor. Some travel to courthouses throughout the circuit is required (mileage reimbursable at the state rate as available). Headquarters are subject to change based on the needs of the Court.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and 2 years of secretarial and/or clerical experience. Successfully completed studies beyond the high school level may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to learn and apply the skills necessary to operate the digital audio court recording system for recording and transcribing proceedings. Ability to type 55 correct words per minute preferred. Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. Ability to present a favorable impression to the public and court personnel. Ability to use a personal computer in a Windows environment. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications required. Ability to use the Internet.

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.