COURT REPORTER I - 22012217

State of Florida•Panama City, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs advanced stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim trials or hearings in the Courts of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Transcripts must be certified for judicial appeal proceedings and the Court Reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. The work involves a significant amount of sitting and listening. Travel is also required. The position works under the direct supervision of the Court Reporting Services Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent of two years college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field.
Two years of related experience.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis; excluding supervisory experience.
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, as well as explanations for any gaps in employment.
The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory level II criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter is preferred.

Responsibilities

Records proceedings of the court by stenotype writer to create verbatim transcripts with the use of Eclipse software or equivalent transcription software
Prepares transcripts of proceedings to include indexing and page numbering and ensuring the absolute accuracy of each transcript
Proofreads and prints transcripts to distribute to appropriate parties in a timely manner
Maintains and archives all records taken in an organized manner
Maintains daily, monthly, and yearly data
Travel is required throughout the six counties of the circuit and will be reimbursed.